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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.54, 4,060.13 and 2,558.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.54, 4,060.13 and 2,558.92 is: 3,838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.54 : 4,060.13 = 2,558.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.54/4,060.13 = 2,558.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.54x = 4,060.13 × 2,558.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.54x = 10,389,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389,514.76/2,706.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.68

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