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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.12, 3,736.92 and 2,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.12, 3,736.92 and 2,044.12 is: 2,821.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.12 : 3,736.92 = 2,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.12/3,736.92 = 2,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.12x = 3,736.92 × 2,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.12x = 7,638,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638,712.91/2,707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.71

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