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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.89, 4,037.79 and 2,501.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.89, 4,037.79 and 2,501.99 is: 3,734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.89 : 4,037.79 = 2,501.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.89/4,037.79 = 2,501.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.89x = 4,037.79 × 2,501.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.89x = 10,102,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,102,496.95/2,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.90

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