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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.89, 3,743.98 and 2,083.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.89, 3,743.98 and 2,083.31 is: 2,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.89 : 3,743.98 = 2,083.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.89/3,743.98 = 2,083.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.89x = 3,743.98 × 2,083.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.89x = 7,799,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,847.05/2,713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.05

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