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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.79, 3,757.62 and 1,974.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.79, 3,757.62 and 1,974.97 is: 2,726.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.79 : 3,757.62 = 1,974.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.79/3,757.62 = 1,974.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.79x = 3,757.62 × 1,974.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.79x = 7,421,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,186.77/2,721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.58

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