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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.24, 3,701.16 and 2,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.24, 3,701.16 and 2,051.73 is: 2,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.24 : 3,701.16 = 2,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.24/3,701.16 = 2,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.24x = 3,701.16 × 2,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.24x = 7,593,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,781.01/2,681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.20

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