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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.88, 4,050.76 and 2,490.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.88, 4,050.76 and 2,490.96 is: 3,730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.88 : 4,050.76 = 2,490.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.88/4,050.76 = 2,490.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.88x = 4,050.76 × 2,490.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.88x = 10,090,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,281.13/2,704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.40

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