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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.94, 4,082.86 and 2,490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.94, 4,082.86 and 2,490.74 is: 3,734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.94 : 4,082.86 = 2,490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.94/4,082.86 = 2,490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.94x = 4,082.86 × 2,490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.94x = 10,169,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,169,342.72/2,722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.69

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