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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.04, 4,099.86 and 2,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.04, 4,099.86 and 2,039.49 is: 3,060.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.04 : 4,099.86 = 2,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.04/4,099.86 = 2,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.04x = 4,099.86 × 2,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.04x = 8,361,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,361,623.47/2,732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.58

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