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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.24, 4,059.60 and 2,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.24, 4,059.60 and 2,094.45 is: 3,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.24 : 4,059.60 = 2,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.24/4,059.60 = 2,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.24x = 4,059.60 × 2,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.24x = 8,502,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,502,629.22/2,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.38

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