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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.23, 4,070.93 and 2,164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.23, 4,070.93 and 2,164.59 is: 3,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.23 : 4,070.93 = 2,164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.23/4,070.93 = 2,164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.23x = 4,070.93 × 2,164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.23x = 8,811,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811,883.55/2,713.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.75

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