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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.39, 4,062.68 and 2,528.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.39, 4,062.68 and 2,528.03 is: 3,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.39 : 4,062.68 = 2,528.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.39/4,062.68 = 2,528.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.39x = 4,062.68 × 2,528.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.39x = 10,270,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,543.97/2,706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.92

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