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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.06, 4,070.54 and 2,680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.06, 4,070.54 and 2,680.84 is: 3,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.06 : 4,070.54 = 2,680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.06/4,070.54 = 2,680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.06x = 4,070.54 × 2,680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.06x = 10,912,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,912,466.45/2,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.15

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