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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.07, 4,009.66 and 2,056.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.07, 4,009.66 and 2,056.21 is: 3,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.07 : 4,009.66 = 2,056.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.07/4,009.66 = 2,056.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.07x = 4,009.66 × 2,056.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.07x = 8,244,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,702.99/2,677.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.75

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