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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.57, 4,061.12 and 2,100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.57, 4,061.12 and 2,100.01 is: 3,142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.57 : 4,061.12 = 2,100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.57/4,061.12 = 2,100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.57x = 4,061.12 × 2,100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.57x = 8,528,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,391.39/2,713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.87

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