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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.59, 4,062.38 and 2,023.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.59, 4,062.38 and 2,023.29 is: 3,028.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.59 : 4,062.38 = 2,023.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.59/4,062.38 = 2,023.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.59x = 4,062.38 × 2,023.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.59x = 8,219,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,219,362.71/2,713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.96

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