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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.11, 4,100.76 and 2,597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.11, 4,100.76 and 2,597.36 is: 3,901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.11 : 4,100.76 = 2,597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.11/4,100.76 = 2,597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.11x = 4,100.76 × 2,597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.11x = 10,651,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651,129.49/2,730.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.36

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