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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.10, 3,758.61 and 2,091.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.10, 3,758.61 and 2,091.63 is: 2,888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.10 : 3,758.61 = 2,091.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.10/3,758.61 = 2,091.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.10x = 3,758.61 × 2,091.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.10x = 7,861,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861,621.43/2,722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.07

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