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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.80, 4,073.70 and 2,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.80, 4,073.70 and 2,442.20 is: 3,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.80 : 4,073.70 = 2,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.80/4,073.70 = 2,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.80x = 4,073.70 × 2,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.80x = 9,948,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948,790.14/2,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.30

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