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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.89, 3,746.74 and 2,085.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.89, 3,746.74 and 2,085.31 is: 2,876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.89 : 3,746.74 = 2,085.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.89/3,746.74 = 2,085.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.89x = 3,746.74 × 2,085.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.89x = 7,813,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813,114.39/2,715.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.82

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