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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.24, 4,090.61 and 2,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.24, 4,090.61 and 2,435 is: 3,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.24 : 4,090.61 = 2,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.24/4,090.61 = 2,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.24x = 4,090.61 × 2,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.24x = 9,960,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,960,635.35/2,717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.72

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