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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.05, 4,061.43 and 2,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.05, 4,061.43 and 2,168.30 is: 3,243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.05 : 4,061.43 = 2,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.05/4,061.43 = 2,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.05x = 4,061.43 × 2,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.05x = 8,806,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,806,398.67/2,715.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.55

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