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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.29, 4,095.34 and 2,402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.29, 4,095.34 and 2,402.59 is: 3,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.29 : 4,095.34 = 2,402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.29/4,095.34 = 2,402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.29x = 4,095.34 × 2,402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.29x = 9,839,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839,421.16/2,732.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.16

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