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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.72, 4,049.17 and 2,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.72, 4,049.17 and 2,445.32 is: 3,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.72 : 4,049.17 = 2,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.72/4,049.17 = 2,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.72x = 4,049.17 × 2,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.72x = 9,901,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,490.03/2,704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.82

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