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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.30, 4,121.40 and 2,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.30, 4,121.40 and 2,404.10 is: 3,610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.30 : 4,121.40 = 2,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.30/4,121.40 = 2,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.30x = 4,121.40 × 2,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.30x = 9,908,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,908,257.74/2,744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.49

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