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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.72, 3,799.20 and 2,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.72, 3,799.20 and 2,011.20 is: 2,773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.72 : 3,799.20 = 2,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.72/3,799.20 = 2,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.72x = 3,799.20 × 2,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.72x = 7,640,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,640,951.04/2,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.77

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