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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.12, 3,736.62 and 2,378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.12, 3,736.62 and 2,378.52 is: 3,284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.12 : 3,736.62 = 2,378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.12/3,736.62 = 2,378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.12x = 3,736.62 × 2,378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.12x = 8,887,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,625.40/2,706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.27

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