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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.20, 3,735.84 and 2,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.20, 3,735.84 and 2,045.94 is: 2,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.20 : 3,735.84 = 2,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.20/3,735.84 = 2,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.20x = 3,735.84 × 2,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.20x = 7,643,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,304.49/2,710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.20

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