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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.68, 4,350.80 and 2,702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.68, 4,350.80 and 2,702.38 is: 4,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.68 : 4,350.80 = 2,702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.68/4,350.80 = 2,702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.68x = 4,350.80 × 2,702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.68x = 11,757,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,757,514.90/2,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.78

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