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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.41, 3,725.24 and 2,326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.41, 3,725.24 and 2,326.74 is: 3,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.41 : 3,725.24 = 2,326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.41/3,725.24 = 2,326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.41x = 3,725.24 × 2,326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.41x = 8,667,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,653.28/2,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.76

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