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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.41, 3,726.61 and 2,327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.41, 3,726.61 and 2,327.74 is: 3,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.41 : 3,726.61 = 2,327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.41/3,726.61 = 2,327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.41x = 3,726.61 × 2,327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.41x = 8,674,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,579.16/2,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.13

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