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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.35, 4,071.06 and 2,452.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.35, 4,071.06 and 2,452.41 is: 3,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.35 : 4,071.06 = 2,452.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.35/4,071.06 = 2,452.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.35x = 4,071.06 × 2,452.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.35x = 9,983,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983,908.25/2,728.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.32

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