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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.02, 4,078.05 and 2,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.02, 4,078.05 and 2,102.20 is: 3,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.02 : 4,078.05 = 2,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.02/4,078.05 = 2,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.02x = 4,078.05 × 2,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.02x = 8,572,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,876.71/2,723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.30

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