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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.36, 4,062.66 and 2,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.36, 4,062.66 and 2,487.04 is: 3,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.36 : 4,062.66 = 2,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.36/4,062.66 = 2,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.36x = 4,062.66 × 2,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.36x = 10,103,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,103,997.93/2,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.05

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