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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.82, 4,058.07 and 2,132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.82, 4,058.07 and 2,132.26 is: 3,196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.82 : 4,058.07 = 2,132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.82/4,058.07 = 2,132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.82x = 4,058.07 × 2,132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.82x = 8,652,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,652,860.34/2,706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.69

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