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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.74, 3,710.97 and 2,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.74, 3,710.97 and 2,060.82 is: 2,843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.74 : 3,710.97 = 2,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.74/3,710.97 = 2,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.74x = 3,710.97 × 2,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.74x = 7,647,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,647,641.20/2,689.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.26

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