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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.94, 4,095.04 and 2,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.94, 4,095.04 and 2,458.24 is: 3,703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.94 : 4,095.04 = 2,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.94/4,095.04 = 2,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.94x = 4,095.04 × 2,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.94x = 10,066,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066,591.13/2,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.76

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