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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.10, 4,081.12 and 2,640.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.10, 4,081.12 and 2,640.54 is: 3,966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.10 : 4,081.12 = 2,640.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.10/4,081.12 = 2,640.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.10x = 4,081.12 × 2,640.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.10x = 10,776,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,776,360.60/2,717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.13

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