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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.67, 4,085.38 and 2,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.67, 4,085.38 and 2,030.73 is: 3,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.67 : 4,085.38 = 2,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.67/4,085.38 = 2,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.67x = 4,085.38 × 2,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.67x = 8,296,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,296,313.93/2,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.12

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