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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.88, 4,055.49 and 2,176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.88, 4,055.49 and 2,176.35 is: 3,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.88 : 4,055.49 = 2,176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.88/4,055.49 = 2,176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.88x = 4,055.49 × 2,176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.88x = 8,826,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,826,165.66/2,704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.06

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