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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.67, 3,749.76 and 2,007.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.67, 3,749.76 and 2,007.95 is: 2,773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.67 : 3,749.76 = 2,007.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.67/3,749.76 = 2,007.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.67x = 3,749.76 × 2,007.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.67x = 7,529,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,311.84/2,714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.56

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