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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.56, 4,071.12 and 2,676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.56, 4,071.12 and 2,676.82 is: 4,005.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.56 : 4,071.12 = 2,676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.56/4,071.12 = 2,676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.56x = 4,071.12 × 2,676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.56x = 10,897,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,897,655.44/2,720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.67

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