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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.60, 3,731.50 and 2,031.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.60, 3,731.50 and 2,031.54 is: 2,800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.60 : 3,731.50 = 2,031.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.60/3,731.50 = 2,031.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.60x = 3,731.50 × 2,031.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.60x = 7,580,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,691.51/2,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.82

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