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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.99, 4,074.93 and 2,023.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.99, 4,074.93 and 2,023.53 is: 3,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.99 : 4,074.93 = 2,023.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.99/4,074.93 = 2,023.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.99x = 4,074.93 × 2,023.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.99x = 8,245,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,743.10/2,724.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.97

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