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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.96, 3,743.58 and 2,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.96, 3,743.58 and 2,015.20 is: 2,779.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.96 : 3,743.58 = 2,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.96/3,743.58 = 2,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.96x = 3,743.58 × 2,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.96x = 7,544,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544,062.42/2,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.72

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