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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.40, 3,732.42 and 2,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.40, 3,732.42 and 2,207.24 is: 3,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.40 : 3,732.42 = 2,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.40/3,732.42 = 2,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.40x = 3,732.42 × 2,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.40x = 8,238,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,346.72/2,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.40

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