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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.80, 3,758.52 and 2,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.80, 3,758.52 and 2,060.68 is: 2,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.80 : 3,758.52 = 2,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.80/3,758.52 = 2,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.80x = 3,758.52 × 2,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.80x = 7,745,106.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745,106.99/2,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.49

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