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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.56, 4,041.66 and 1,712.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.56, 4,041.66 and 1,712.90 is: 2,563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.56 : 4,041.66 = 1,712.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.56/4,041.66 = 1,712.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.56x = 4,041.66 × 1,712.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.56x = 6,922,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922,959.41/2,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.53

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