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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.26, 4,061.34 and 2,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.26, 4,061.34 and 2,324.74 is: 3,481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.26 : 4,061.34 = 2,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.26/4,061.34 = 2,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.26x = 4,061.34 × 2,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.26x = 9,441,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,441,559.55/2,712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.07

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