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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.73, 4,060.55 and 2,699.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.73, 4,060.55 and 2,699.69 is: 4,032.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.73 : 4,060.55 = 2,699.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.73/4,060.55 = 2,699.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.73x = 4,060.55 × 2,699.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.73x = 10,962,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962,226.23/2,718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.11

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