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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.13, 4,063.44 and 1,782.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.13, 4,063.44 and 1,782.88 is: 2,673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.13 : 4,063.44 = 1,782.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.13/4,063.44 = 1,782.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.13x = 4,063.44 × 1,782.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.13x = 7,244,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,625.91/2,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.17

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