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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.19, 3,759.52 and 2,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.19, 3,759.52 and 2,059.90 is: 2,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.19 : 3,759.52 = 2,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.19/3,759.52 = 2,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.19x = 3,759.52 × 2,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.19x = 7,744,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744,216.45/2,724.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.76

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