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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.72, 4,052.34 and 2,037.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.72, 4,052.34 and 2,037.92 is: 3,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.72 : 4,052.34 = 2,037.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.72/4,052.34 = 2,037.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.72x = 4,052.34 × 2,037.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.72x = 8,258,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258,324.47/2,700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.82

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