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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.72, 4,066.98 and 2,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.72, 4,066.98 and 2,670.28 is: 3,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.72 : 4,066.98 = 2,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.72/4,066.98 = 2,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.72x = 4,066.98 × 2,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.72x = 10,859,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859,975.35/2,716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.46

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