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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.98, 4,902.39 and 2,705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.98, 4,902.39 and 2,705.04 is: 3,734.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.98 : 4,902.39 = 2,705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.98/4,902.39 = 2,705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.98x = 4,902.39 × 2,705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.98x = 13,261,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,261,161.05/3,550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.51

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