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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.51, 4,044.46 and 2,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.51, 4,044.46 and 2,079.29 is: 3,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.51 : 4,044.46 = 2,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.51/4,044.46 = 2,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.51x = 4,044.46 × 2,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.51x = 8,409,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,605.23/2,700.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.08

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