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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.26, 4,056.28 and 2,406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.26, 4,056.28 and 2,406.81 is: 3,591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.26 : 4,056.28 = 2,406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.26/4,056.28 = 2,406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.26x = 4,056.28 × 2,406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.26x = 9,762,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,704.46/2,718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.53

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