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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.41, 4,106.50 and 2,634.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.41, 4,106.50 and 2,634.93 is: 3,974.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.41 : 4,106.50 = 2,634.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.41/4,106.50 = 2,634.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.41x = 4,106.50 × 2,634.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.41x = 10,820,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,820,333.46/2,722.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.54

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