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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.40, 4,052.31 and 2,378.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.40, 4,052.31 and 2,378.35 is: 3,561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.40 : 4,052.31 = 2,378.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.40/4,052.31 = 2,378.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.40x = 4,052.31 × 2,378.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.40x = 9,637,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,637,811.49/2,706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.12

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