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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.06, 3,748.96 and 2,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.06, 3,748.96 and 2,088.28 is: 2,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.06 : 3,748.96 = 2,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.06/3,748.96 = 2,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.06x = 3,748.96 × 2,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.06x = 7,828,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,878.19/2,717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.38

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