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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.14, 4,059.30 and 2,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.14, 4,059.30 and 2,059.28 is: 3,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.14 : 4,059.30 = 2,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.14/4,059.30 = 2,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.14x = 4,059.30 × 2,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.14x = 8,359,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,359,235.30/2,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.15

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