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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.57, 4,010.41 and 2,056.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.57, 4,010.41 and 2,056.71 is: 3,080.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.57 : 4,010.41 = 2,056.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.57/4,010.41 = 2,056.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.57x = 4,010.41 × 2,056.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.57x = 8,248,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,250.35/2,677.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.50

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