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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.50, 3,784.06 and 2,080.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.50, 3,784.06 and 2,080.19 is: 2,868.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.50 : 3,784.06 = 2,080.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.50/3,784.06 = 2,080.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.50x = 3,784.06 × 2,080.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.50x = 7,871,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,563.77/2,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.12

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