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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.69, 4,074.05 and 2,257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.69, 4,074.05 and 2,257.09 is: 3,379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.69 : 4,074.05 = 2,257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.69/4,074.05 = 2,257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.69x = 4,074.05 × 2,257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.69x = 9,195,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,195,491.73/2,720.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.84

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