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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.94, 4,093.54 and 2,457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.94, 4,093.54 and 2,457.24 is: 3,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.94 : 4,093.54 = 2,457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.94/4,093.54 = 2,457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.94x = 4,093.54 × 2,457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.94x = 10,058,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,058,788.74/2,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.25

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