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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.34, 4,060.50 and 2,022.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.34, 4,060.50 and 2,022.04 is: 3,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.34 : 4,060.50 = 2,022.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.34/4,060.50 = 2,022.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.34x = 4,060.50 × 2,022.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.34x = 8,210,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,493.42/2,712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.09

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