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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.94, 4,095.68 and 2,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.94, 4,095.68 and 2,004.70 is: 2,999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.94 : 4,095.68 = 2,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.94/4,095.68 = 2,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.94x = 4,095.68 × 2,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.94x = 8,210,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,579.19/2,736.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.92

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