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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.17, 4,092.63 and 2,034.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.17, 4,092.63 and 2,034.57 is: 3,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.17 : 4,092.63 = 2,034.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.17/4,092.63 = 2,034.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.17x = 4,092.63 × 2,034.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.17x = 8,326,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,742.22/2,731.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.78

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