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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.24, 4,061.16 and 2,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.24, 4,061.16 and 2,160.72 is: 3,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.24 : 4,061.16 = 2,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.24/4,061.16 = 2,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.24x = 4,061.16 × 2,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.24x = 8,775,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,029.64/2,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.34

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