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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.76, 3,726.88 and 2,002.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.76, 3,726.88 and 2,002.34 is: 2,764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.76 : 3,726.88 = 2,002.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.76/3,726.88 = 2,002.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.76x = 3,726.88 × 2,002.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.76x = 7,462,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,480.90/2,699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.13

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