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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.03, 4,111.83 and 2,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.03, 4,111.83 and 2,470.68 is: 3,704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.03 : 4,111.83 = 2,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.03/4,111.83 = 2,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.03x = 4,111.83 × 2,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.03x = 10,159,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,159,016.14/2,742.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.93

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