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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.95, 4,102.59 and 2,463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.95, 4,102.59 and 2,463.24 is: 3,711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.95 : 4,102.59 = 2,463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.95/4,102.59 = 2,463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.95x = 4,102.59 × 2,463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.95x = 10,105,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,105,663.79/2,722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.29

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