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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.17, 3,749.07 and 2,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.17, 3,749.07 and 2,007.46 is: 2,772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.17 : 3,749.07 = 2,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.17/3,749.07 = 2,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.17x = 3,749.07 × 2,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.17x = 7,526,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,526,108.06/2,714.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.89

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