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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.08, 4,060.38 and 2,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.08, 4,060.38 and 2,662.40 is: 3,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.08 : 4,060.38 = 2,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.08/4,060.38 = 2,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.08x = 4,060.38 × 2,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.08x = 10,810,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,810,355.71/2,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.84

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