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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.87, 4,095.36 and 2,707.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.87, 4,095.36 and 2,707.29 is: 3,739.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.87 : 4,095.36 = 2,707.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.87/4,095.36 = 2,707.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.87x = 4,095.36 × 2,707.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.87x = 11,087,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,087,327.17/2,964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.57

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