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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.97, 4,049.54 and 2,445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.97, 4,049.54 and 2,445.57 is: 3,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.97 : 4,049.54 = 2,445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.97/4,049.54 = 2,445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.97x = 4,049.54 × 2,445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.97x = 9,903,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903,433.54/2,704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.20

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