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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.72, 3,724.97 and 2,109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.72, 3,724.97 and 2,109.93 is: 2,913.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.72 : 3,724.97 = 2,109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.72/3,724.97 = 2,109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.72x = 3,724.97 × 2,109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.72x = 7,859,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,859,415.40/2,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.35

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