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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.70, 4,118.55 and 2,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.70, 4,118.55 and 2,016.70 is: 3,025.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.70 : 4,118.55 = 2,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.70/4,118.55 = 2,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.70x = 4,118.55 × 2,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.70x = 8,305,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,305,879.79/2,745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.05

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