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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.35, 3,761.72 and 2,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.35, 3,761.72 and 2,093.88 is: 2,891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.35 : 3,761.72 = 2,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.35/3,761.72 = 2,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.35x = 3,761.72 × 2,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.35x = 7,876,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,876,579.80/2,724.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.18

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