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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.72, 3,729.11 and 2,112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.72, 3,729.11 and 2,112.93 is: 2,917.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.72 : 3,729.11 = 2,112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.72/3,729.11 = 2,112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.72x = 3,729.11 × 2,112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.72x = 7,879,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,879,337.83/2,700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.50

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