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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.70, 4,069.05 and 2,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.70, 4,069.05 and 2,064.70 is: 3,097.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.70 : 4,069.05 = 2,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.70/4,069.05 = 2,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.70x = 4,069.05 × 2,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.70x = 8,401,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,367.54/2,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.05

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