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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.25, 4,043.99 and 2,111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.25, 4,043.99 and 2,111.13 is: 3,161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.25 : 4,043.99 = 2,111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.25/4,043.99 = 2,111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.25x = 4,043.99 × 2,111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.25x = 8,537,393.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537,393.89/2,700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.71

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