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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.53, 3,753.27 and 2,088.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.53, 3,753.27 and 2,088.95 is: 2,882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.53 : 3,753.27 = 2,088.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.53/3,753.27 = 2,088.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.53x = 3,753.27 × 2,088.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.53x = 7,840,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840,374.60/2,719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.99

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