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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.40, 3,731.82 and 2,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.40, 3,731.82 and 2,007.48 is: 2,769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.40 : 3,731.82 = 2,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.40/3,731.82 = 2,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.40x = 3,731.82 × 2,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.40x = 7,491,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,491,554.01/2,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.11

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