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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.32, 3,782.08 and 2,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.32, 3,782.08 and 2,043.68 is: 2,820.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.32 : 3,782.08 = 2,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.32/3,782.08 = 2,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.32x = 3,782.08 × 2,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.32x = 7,729,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,729,361.25/2,740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.61

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