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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.48, 3,731.46 and 2,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.48, 3,731.46 and 2,591.12 is: 3,580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.48 : 3,731.46 = 2,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.48/3,731.46 = 2,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.48x = 3,731.46 × 2,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.48x = 9,668,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,668,660.64/2,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.35

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