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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.06, 3,732.38 and 2,236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.06, 3,732.38 and 2,236.85 is: 3,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.06 : 3,732.38 = 2,236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.06/3,732.38 = 2,236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.06x = 3,732.38 × 2,236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.06x = 8,348,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,348,774.20/2,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.08

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