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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.88, 4,039.24 and 2,377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.88, 4,039.24 and 2,377.82 is: 3,549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.88 : 4,039.24 = 2,377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.88/4,039.24 = 2,377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.88x = 4,039.24 × 2,377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.88x = 9,604,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,585.66/2,705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.52

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