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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.57, 3,905.27 and 2,704.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.57, 3,905.27 and 2,704.98 is: 3,733.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.57 : 3,905.27 = 2,704.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.57/3,905.27 = 2,704.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.57x = 3,905.27 × 2,704.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.57x = 10,563,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,563,663.72/2,829.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.31

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