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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.28, 3,730.56 and 2,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.28, 3,730.56 and 2,001.44 is: 2,764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.28 : 3,730.56 = 2,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.28/3,730.56 = 2,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.28x = 3,730.56 × 2,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.28x = 7,466,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,492.01/2,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.06

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