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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.83, 3,753.54 and 2,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.83, 3,753.54 and 2,364.26 is: 3,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.83 : 3,753.54 = 2,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.83/3,753.54 = 2,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.83x = 3,753.54 × 2,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.83x = 8,874,325.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,874,325.71/2,712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.25

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