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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.98, 4,104.54 and 2,043.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.98, 4,104.54 and 2,043.81 is: 3,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.98 : 4,104.54 = 2,043.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.98/4,104.54 = 2,043.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.98x = 4,104.54 × 2,043.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.98x = 8,388,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,388,899.90/2,737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.90

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