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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.63, 4,060.81 and 2,448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.63, 4,060.81 and 2,448.68 is: 3,667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.63 : 4,060.81 = 2,448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.63/4,060.81 = 2,448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.63x = 4,060.81 × 2,448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.63x = 9,943,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,943,624.23/2,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.03

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