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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.27, 3,712.95 and 2,061.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.27, 3,712.95 and 2,061.15 is: 2,843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.27 : 3,712.95 = 2,061.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.27/3,712.95 = 2,061.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.27x = 3,712.95 × 2,061.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.27x = 7,652,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,946.89/2,691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.62

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