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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.51, 4,063.72 and 2,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.51, 4,063.72 and 2,162.40 is: 3,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.51 : 4,063.72 = 2,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.51/4,063.72 = 2,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.51x = 4,063.72 × 2,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.51x = 8,787,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787,371.54/2,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.96

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