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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.23, 3,744.27 and 1,665.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.23, 3,744.27 and 1,665.29 is: 2,298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.23 : 3,744.27 = 1,665.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.23/3,744.27 = 1,665.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.23x = 3,744.27 × 1,665.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.23x = 6,235,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,304.75/2,713.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.11

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