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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.54, 4,083.48 and 2,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.54, 4,083.48 and 2,029.64 is: 3,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.54 : 4,083.48 = 2,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.54/4,083.48 = 2,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.54x = 4,083.48 × 2,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.54x = 8,287,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287,973.93/2,718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.69

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