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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.55, 3,734.19 and 2,150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.55, 3,734.19 and 2,150.87 is: 2,965.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.55 : 3,734.19 = 2,150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.55/3,734.19 = 2,150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.55x = 3,734.19 × 2,150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.55x = 8,031,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,031,738.57/2,708.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.33

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