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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.55, 3,735.07 and 2,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.55, 3,735.07 and 2,119.06 is: 2,921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.55 : 3,735.07 = 2,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.55/3,735.07 = 2,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.55x = 3,735.07 × 2,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.55x = 7,914,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,914,837.43/2,709.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.09

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