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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.71, 4,040.28 and 2,699.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.71, 4,040.28 and 2,699.73 is: 3,715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.71 : 4,040.28 = 2,699.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.71/4,040.28 = 2,699.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.71x = 4,040.28 × 2,699.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.71x = 10,907,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,907,665.12/2,935.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.51

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