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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.30, 4,048.80 and 2,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.30, 4,048.80 and 2,269.90 is: 3,394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.30 : 4,048.80 = 2,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.30/4,048.80 = 2,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.30x = 4,048.80 × 2,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.30x = 9,190,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,190,371.12/2,707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.66

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