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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.70, 4,069.05 and 2,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.70, 4,069.05 and 2,056.60 is: 3,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.70 : 4,069.05 = 2,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.70/4,069.05 = 2,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.70x = 4,069.05 × 2,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.70x = 8,368,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,368,408.23/2,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.90

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