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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.75, 3,743.34 and 2,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.75, 3,743.34 and 2,179.73 is: 3,010.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.75 : 3,743.34 = 2,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.75/3,743.34 = 2,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.75x = 3,743.34 × 2,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.75x = 8,159,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159,459.60/2,710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.04

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