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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.44, 3,721.77 and 2,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.44, 3,721.77 and 2,061.12 is: 2,846.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.44 : 3,721.77 = 2,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.44/3,721.77 = 2,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.44x = 3,721.77 × 2,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.44x = 7,671,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,014.58/2,694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.98

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