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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.16, 4,068.28 and 2,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.16, 4,068.28 and 2,065.28 is: 3,091.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.16 : 4,068.28 = 2,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.16/4,068.28 = 2,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.16x = 4,068.28 × 2,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.16x = 8,402,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,137.32/2,718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.11

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