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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.90, 3,774.08 and 2,061.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.90, 3,774.08 and 2,061.98 is: 2,846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.90 : 3,774.08 = 2,061.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.90/3,774.08 = 2,061.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.90x = 3,774.08 × 2,061.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.90x = 7,782,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,077.48/2,733.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.51

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