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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.24, 3,724.20 and 1,768.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.24, 3,724.20 and 1,768.56 is: 2,439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.24 : 3,724.20 = 1,768.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.24/3,724.20 = 1,768.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.24x = 3,724.20 × 1,768.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.24x = 6,586,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,471.15/2,700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.22

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