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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.02, 4,065.56 and 2,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.02, 4,065.56 and 2,057.02 is: 3,081.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.02 : 4,065.56 = 2,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.02/4,065.56 = 2,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.02x = 4,065.56 × 2,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.02x = 8,362,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362,938.23/2,714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.38

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