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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.32, 3,753.12 and 2,058.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.32, 3,753.12 and 2,058.77 is: 2,842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.32 : 3,753.12 = 2,058.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.32/3,753.12 = 2,058.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.32x = 3,753.12 × 2,058.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.32x = 7,726,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,792.10/2,718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.49

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