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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.10, 4,076.61 and 2,637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.10, 4,076.61 and 2,637.54 is: 3,961.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.10 : 4,076.61 = 2,637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.10/4,076.61 = 2,637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.10x = 4,076.61 × 2,637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.10x = 10,752,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,752,221.94/2,714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.62

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