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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.20, 4,068.30 and 2,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.20, 4,068.30 and 2,064.20 is: 3,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.20 : 4,068.30 = 2,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.20/4,068.30 = 2,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.20x = 4,068.30 × 2,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.20x = 8,397,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397,784.86/2,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.30

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