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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.52, 3,743.46 and 2,082.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.52, 3,743.46 and 2,082.93 is: 2,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.52 : 3,743.46 = 2,082.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.52/3,743.46 = 2,082.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.52x = 3,743.46 × 2,082.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.52x = 7,797,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,797,365.14/2,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.53

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