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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.52, 4,278.66 and 2,705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.52, 4,278.66 and 2,705.72 is: 3,741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.52 : 4,278.66 = 2,705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.52/4,278.66 = 2,705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.52x = 4,278.66 × 2,705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.52x = 11,576,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,576,855.94/3,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.08

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