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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.53, 4,068.82 and 2,690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.53, 4,068.82 and 2,690.88 is: 4,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.53 : 4,068.82 = 2,690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.53/4,068.82 = 2,690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.53x = 4,068.82 × 2,690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.53x = 10,948,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,948,694.47/2,711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.83

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