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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.79, 3,729.91 and 2,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.79, 3,729.91 and 2,115.30 is: 2,915.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.79 : 3,729.91 = 2,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.79/3,729.91 = 2,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.79x = 3,729.91 × 2,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.79x = 7,889,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,889,878.62/2,705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.92

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