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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.14, 3,703.39 and 2,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.14, 3,703.39 and 2,094.08 is: 2,891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.14 : 3,703.39 = 2,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.14/3,703.39 = 2,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.14x = 3,703.39 × 2,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.14x = 7,755,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,755,171.18/2,682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.42

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