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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.94, 4,026.42 and 2,613.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.94, 4,026.42 and 2,613.85 is: 3,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.94 : 4,026.42 = 2,613.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.94/4,026.42 = 2,613.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.94x = 4,026.42 × 2,613.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.94x = 10,524,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,524,447.85/2,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.15

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