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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.32, 3,732.66 and 2,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.32, 3,732.66 and 2,233.56 is: 3,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.32 : 3,732.66 = 2,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.32/3,732.66 = 2,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.32x = 3,732.66 × 2,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.32x = 8,337,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,120.07/2,707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.47

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