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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.47, 4,060.69 and 2,022.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.47, 4,060.69 and 2,022.17 is: 3,027.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.47 : 4,060.69 = 2,022.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.47/4,060.69 = 2,022.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.47x = 4,060.69 × 2,022.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.47x = 8,211,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,380.14/2,712.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.28

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