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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.98, 3,879.57 and 2,724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.98, 3,879.57 and 2,724.94 is: 3,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.98 : 3,879.57 = 2,724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.98/3,879.57 = 2,724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.98x = 3,879.57 × 2,724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.98x = 10,571,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,571,595.48/2,810.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.82

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