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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.70, 4,058.10 and 2,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.70, 4,058.10 and 2,087.10 is: 3,133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.70 : 4,058.10 = 2,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.70/4,058.10 = 2,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.70x = 4,058.10 × 2,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.70x = 8,469,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469,660.51/2,702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.78

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