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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.60, 3,757.92 and 2,091.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.60, 3,757.92 and 2,091.13 is: 2,887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.60 : 3,757.92 = 2,091.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.60/3,757.92 = 2,091.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.60x = 3,757.92 × 2,091.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.60x = 7,858,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858,299.25/2,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.38

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