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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.32, 4,062.24 and 2,100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.32, 4,062.24 and 2,100.76 is: 3,143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.32 : 4,062.24 = 2,100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.32/4,062.24 = 2,100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.32x = 4,062.24 × 2,100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.32x = 8,533,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533,781.15/2,714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.99

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