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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.92, 4,086.72 and 2,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.92, 4,086.72 and 2,504.08 is: 3,765.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.92 : 4,086.72 = 2,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.92/4,086.72 = 2,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.92x = 4,086.72 × 2,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.92x = 10,233,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,233,473.82/2,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.19

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