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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.08, 3,765.78 and 2,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.08, 3,765.78 and 2,199.72 is: 3,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.08 : 3,765.78 = 2,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.08/3,765.78 = 2,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.08x = 3,765.78 × 2,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.08x = 8,283,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,283,661.58/2,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.11

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