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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.52, 4,235.96 and 2,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.52, 4,235.96 and 2,404.70 is: 3,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.52 : 4,235.96 = 2,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.52/4,235.96 = 2,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.52x = 4,235.96 × 2,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.52x = 10,186,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,186,213.01/3,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.42

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