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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.81, 3,751.04 and 2,057.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.81, 3,751.04 and 2,057.27 is: 2,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.81 : 3,751.04 = 2,057.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.81/3,751.04 = 2,057.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.81x = 3,751.04 × 2,057.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.81x = 7,716,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,888.45/2,716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.43

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