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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.64, 3,791.61 and 2,079.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.64, 3,791.61 and 2,079.02 is: 2,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.64 : 3,791.61 = 2,079.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.64/3,791.61 = 2,079.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.64x = 3,791.61 × 2,079.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.64x = 7,882,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882,833.02/2,749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.86

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