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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.47, 4,068.11 and 2,671.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.47, 4,068.11 and 2,671.03 is: 3,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.47 : 4,068.11 = 2,671.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.47/4,068.11 = 2,671.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.47x = 4,068.11 × 2,671.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.47x = 10,866,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,866,030.50/2,717.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.58

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