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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.45, 4,110.09 and 2,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.45, 4,110.09 and 2,394.96 is: 3,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.45 : 4,110.09 = 2,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.45/4,110.09 = 2,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.45x = 4,110.09 × 2,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.45x = 9,843,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,501.15/2,742.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.31

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