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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.64, 3,748.68 and 2,057.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.64, 3,748.68 and 2,057.04 is: 2,837.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.64 : 3,748.68 = 2,057.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.64/3,748.68 = 2,057.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.64x = 3,748.68 × 2,057.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.64x = 7,711,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711,184.71/2,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.46

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