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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.72, 4,065.48 and 2,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.72, 4,065.48 and 2,669.28 is: 3,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.72 : 4,065.48 = 2,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.72/4,065.48 = 2,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.72x = 4,065.48 × 2,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.72x = 10,851,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851,904.45/2,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.96

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