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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.54, 4,094.87 and 2,351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.54, 4,094.87 and 2,351.94 is: 3,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.54 : 4,094.87 = 2,351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.54/4,094.87 = 2,351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.54x = 4,094.87 × 2,351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.54x = 9,630,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,888.55/2,742.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.67

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