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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.74, 4,049.66 and 2,593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.74, 4,049.66 and 2,593.06 is: 3,871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.74 : 4,049.66 = 2,593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.74/4,049.66 = 2,593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.74x = 4,049.66 × 2,593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.74x = 10,501,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501,011.36/2,712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.00

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