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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.68, 4,047.32 and 1,381.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.68, 4,047.32 and 1,381.67 is: 2,070.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.68 : 4,047.32 = 1,381.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.68/4,047.32 = 1,381.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.68x = 4,047.32 × 1,381.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.68x = 5,592,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,074.20/2,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.62

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