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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.32, 4,051.50 and 2,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.32, 4,051.50 and 2,413.72 is: 3,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.32 : 4,051.50 = 2,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.32/4,051.50 = 2,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.32x = 4,051.50 × 2,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.32x = 9,779,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779,186.58/2,705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.80

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