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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.96, 4,083.35 and 2,028.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.96, 4,083.35 and 2,028.36 is: 3,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.96 : 4,083.35 = 2,028.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.96/4,083.35 = 2,028.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.96x = 4,083.35 × 2,028.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.96x = 8,282,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,503.81/2,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.50

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