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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.64, 4,188.71 and 2,470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.64, 4,188.71 and 2,470.64 is: 3,703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.64 : 4,188.71 = 2,470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.64/4,188.71 = 2,470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.64x = 4,188.71 × 2,470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.64x = 10,348,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,348,779.71/2,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.09

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