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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.16, 4,061.86 and 2,565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.16, 4,061.86 and 2,565.36 is: 3,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.16 : 4,061.86 = 2,565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.16/4,061.86 = 2,565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.16x = 4,061.86 × 2,565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.16x = 10,420,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,420,133.17/2,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.42

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