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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.93, 3,746.52 and 2,089.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.93, 3,746.52 and 2,089.43 is: 2,879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.93 : 3,746.52 = 2,089.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.93/3,746.52 = 2,089.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.93x = 3,746.52 × 2,089.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.93x = 7,828,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,072.55/2,718.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.10

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