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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.67, 4,110.73 and 2,588.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.67, 4,110.73 and 2,588.01 is: 3,904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.67 : 4,110.73 = 2,588.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.67/4,110.73 = 2,588.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.67x = 4,110.73 × 2,588.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.67x = 10,638,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,638,610.35/2,724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.55

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