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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.62, 3,753.54 and 1,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.62, 3,753.54 and 1,881.02 is: 2,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.62 : 3,753.54 = 1,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.62/3,753.54 = 1,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.62x = 3,753.54 × 1,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.62x = 7,060,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060,493.19/2,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.18

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