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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.74, 4,098.18 and 2,002.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.74, 4,098.18 and 2,002.34 is: 3,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.74 : 4,098.18 = 2,002.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.74/4,098.18 = 2,002.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.74x = 4,098.18 × 2,002.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.74x = 8,205,949.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,949.74/2,733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.73

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