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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.58, 4,065.72 and 1,413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.58, 4,065.72 and 1,413.96 is: 2,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.58 : 4,065.72 = 1,413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.58/4,065.72 = 1,413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.58x = 4,065.72 × 1,413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.58x = 5,748,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,748,765.45/2,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.08

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