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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.44, 3,738.42 and 2,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.44, 3,738.42 and 2,047.32 is: 2,823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.44 : 3,738.42 = 2,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.44/3,738.42 = 2,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.44x = 3,738.42 × 2,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.44x = 7,653,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,742.03/2,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.80

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