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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.13, 4,056.80 and 2,459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.13, 4,056.80 and 2,459.51 is: 3,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.13 : 4,056.80 = 2,459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.13/4,056.80 = 2,459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.13x = 4,056.80 × 2,459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.13x = 9,977,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,977,740.17/2,709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.01

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