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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.04, 3,772.59 and 2,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.04, 3,772.59 and 2,141.55 is: 2,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.04 : 3,772.59 = 2,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.04/3,772.59 = 2,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.04x = 3,772.59 × 2,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.04x = 8,079,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079,190.11/2,732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.20

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