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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.84, 4,076.36 and 2,596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.84, 4,076.36 and 2,596.64 is: 3,903.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.84 : 4,076.36 = 2,596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.84/4,076.36 = 2,596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.84x = 4,076.36 × 2,596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.84x = 10,584,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,584,839.43/2,711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.19

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