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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.24, 4,050.86 and 2,317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.24, 4,050.86 and 2,317.73 is: 3,470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.24 : 4,050.86 = 2,317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.24/4,050.86 = 2,317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.24x = 4,050.86 × 2,317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.24x = 9,388,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388,767.90/2,705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.58

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