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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.02, 4,057.62 and 1,787.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.02, 4,057.62 and 1,787.62 is: 2,675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.02 : 4,057.62 = 1,787.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.02/4,057.62 = 1,787.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.02x = 4,057.62 × 1,787.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.02x = 7,253,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,482.66/2,711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.55

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