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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.65, 4,076.40 and 2,103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.65, 4,076.40 and 2,103.35 is: 3,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.65 : 4,076.40 = 2,103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.65/4,076.40 = 2,103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.65x = 4,076.40 × 2,103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.65x = 8,574,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,095.94/2,721.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.33

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