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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.72, 3,777.90 and 1,690.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.72, 3,777.90 and 1,690.04 is: 2,331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.72 : 3,777.90 = 1,690.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.72/3,777.90 = 1,690.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.72x = 3,777.90 × 1,690.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.72x = 6,384,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,384,802.12/2,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.31

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