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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.10, 4,061.55 and 2,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.10, 4,061.55 and 2,317.30 is: 3,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.10 : 4,061.55 = 2,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.10/4,061.55 = 2,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.10x = 4,061.55 × 2,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.10x = 9,411,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,411,829.82/2,706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.01

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