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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.70, 4,094.55 and 2,681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.70, 4,094.55 and 2,681.10 is: 4,021.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.70 : 4,094.55 = 2,681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.70/4,094.55 = 2,681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.70x = 4,094.55 × 2,681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.70x = 10,977,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,977,898.01/2,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.65

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