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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.93, 3,748.94 and 2,081.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.93, 3,748.94 and 2,081.65 is: 2,869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.93 : 3,748.94 = 2,081.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.93/3,748.94 = 2,081.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.93x = 3,748.94 × 2,081.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.93x = 7,803,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803,970.54/2,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.18

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