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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.41, 4,074.50 and 2,435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.41, 4,074.50 and 2,435.54 is: 3,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.41 : 4,074.50 = 2,435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.41/4,074.50 = 2,435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.41x = 4,074.50 × 2,435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.41x = 9,923,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923,607.73/2,730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.48

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