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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.14, 4,097.70 and 2,381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.14, 4,097.70 and 2,381.30 is: 3,568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.14 : 4,097.70 = 2,381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.14/4,097.70 = 2,381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.14x = 4,097.70 × 2,381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.14x = 9,757,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757,853.01/2,734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.89

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