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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.78, 3,740.99 and 1,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.78, 3,740.99 and 1,650.74 is: 2,276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.78 : 3,740.99 = 1,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.78/3,740.99 = 1,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.78x = 3,740.99 × 1,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.78x = 6,175,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,374.87/2,712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.40

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