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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.67, 4,071.51 and 2,705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.67, 4,071.51 and 2,705.36 is: 4,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.67 : 4,071.51 = 2,705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.67/4,071.51 = 2,705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.67x = 4,071.51 × 2,705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.67x = 11,014,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,014,879.94/2,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.81

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