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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.41, 3,770.01 and 1,938.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.41, 3,770.01 and 1,938.42 is: 2,675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.41 : 3,770.01 = 1,938.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.41/3,770.01 = 1,938.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.41x = 3,770.01 × 1,938.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.41x = 7,307,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307,862.78/2,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.49

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