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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.28, 4,076.78 and 2,603.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.28, 4,076.78 and 2,603.94 is: 3,912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.28 : 4,076.78 = 2,603.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.28/4,076.78 = 2,603.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.28x = 4,076.78 × 2,603.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.28x = 10,615,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,615,690.51/2,713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.49

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