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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.52, 3,712.44 and 2,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.52, 3,712.44 and 2,019.28 is: 2,782.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.52 : 3,712.44 = 2,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.52/3,712.44 = 2,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.52x = 3,712.44 × 2,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.52x = 7,496,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,496,455.84/2,694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.11

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