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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.69, 3,718.25 and 2,687.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.69, 3,718.25 and 2,687.29 is: 3,686.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.69 : 3,718.25 = 2,687.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.69/3,718.25 = 2,687.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.69x = 3,718.25 × 2,687.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.69x = 9,992,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992,018.50/2,710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.16

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