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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.06, 3,759.92 and 2,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.06, 3,759.92 and 2,014.93 is: 2,783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.06 : 3,759.92 = 2,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.06/3,759.92 = 2,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.06x = 3,759.92 × 2,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.06x = 7,575,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575,975.61/2,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.18

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