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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.86, 4,117.10 and 2,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.86, 4,117.10 and 2,089.72 is: 3,129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.86 : 4,117.10 = 2,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.86/4,117.10 = 2,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.86x = 4,117.10 × 2,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.86x = 8,603,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,610.12/2,748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.88

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