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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.80, 3,740.67 and 2,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.80, 3,740.67 and 2,713.80 is: 3,740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.80 : 3,740.67 = 2,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.80/3,740.67 = 2,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.80x = 3,740.67 × 2,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.80x = 10,151,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,151,430.25/2,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.67

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