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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.55, 3,787.83 and 2,080.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.55, 3,787.83 and 2,080.35 is: 2,871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.55 : 3,787.83 = 2,080.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.55/3,787.83 = 2,080.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.55x = 3,787.83 × 2,080.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.55x = 7,880,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,880,012.14/2,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.15

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