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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.83, 4,066.21 and 2,612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.83, 4,066.21 and 2,612.71 is: 3,914.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.83 : 4,066.21 = 2,612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.83/4,066.21 = 2,612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.83x = 4,066.21 × 2,612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.83x = 10,623,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,623,827.53/2,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.70

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