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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.93, 3,754.37 and 2,582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.93, 3,754.37 and 2,582.52 is: 3,563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.93 : 3,754.37 = 2,582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.93/3,754.37 = 2,582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.93x = 3,754.37 × 2,582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.93x = 9,695,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695,756.15/2,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.39

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