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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.84, 3,741.24 and 2,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.84, 3,741.24 and 2,672.48 is: 3,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.84 : 3,741.24 = 2,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.84/3,741.24 = 2,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.84x = 3,741.24 × 2,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.84x = 9,998,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998,389.08/2,708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.02

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