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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.24, 3,754.99 and 2,054.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.24, 3,754.99 and 2,054.94 is: 2,837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.24 : 3,754.99 = 2,054.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.24/3,754.99 = 2,054.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.24x = 3,754.99 × 2,054.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.24x = 7,716,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,267.64/2,719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.66

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