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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.17, 4,051.42 and 2,691.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.17, 4,051.42 and 2,691.83 is: 4,010.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.17 : 4,051.42 = 2,691.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.17/4,051.42 = 2,691.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.17x = 4,051.42 × 2,691.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.17x = 10,905,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,905,737.30/2,719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.69

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