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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.04, 3,736.32 and 2,240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.04, 3,736.32 and 2,240.48 is: 3,092.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.04 : 3,736.32 = 2,240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.04/3,736.32 = 2,240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.04x = 3,736.32 × 2,240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.04x = 8,371,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,371,150.23/2,707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.36

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