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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.70, 3,714.70 and 2,649.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.70, 3,714.70 and 2,649.70 is: 3,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.70 : 3,714.70 = 2,649.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.70/3,714.70 = 2,649.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.70x = 3,714.70 × 2,649.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.70x = 9,842,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842,840.59/2,649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.70

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