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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.51, 4,095.16 and 2,406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.51, 4,095.16 and 2,406.46 is: 3,593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.51 : 4,095.16 = 2,406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.51/4,095.16 = 2,406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.51x = 4,095.16 × 2,406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.51x = 9,854,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,854,830.16/2,742.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.36

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