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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.71, 3,759.45 and 2,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.71, 3,759.45 and 2,092.24 is: 2,888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.71 : 3,759.45 = 2,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.71/3,759.45 = 2,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.71x = 3,759.45 × 2,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.71x = 7,865,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865,686.30/2,722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.92

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