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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.72, 4,042.68 and 2,513.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.72, 4,042.68 and 2,513.70 is: 3,462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.72 : 4,042.68 = 2,513.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.72/4,042.68 = 2,513.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.72x = 4,042.68 × 2,513.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.72x = 10,162,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162,084.72/2,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.71

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