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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.56, 4,047.21 and 2,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.56, 4,047.21 and 2,341.53 is: 3,500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.56 : 4,047.21 = 2,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.56/4,047.21 = 2,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.56x = 4,047.21 × 2,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.56x = 9,476,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476,663.63/2,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.08

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