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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.86, 4,063.50 and 2,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.86, 4,063.50 and 2,232.72 is: 3,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.86 : 4,063.50 = 2,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.86/4,063.50 = 2,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.86x = 4,063.50 × 2,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.86x = 9,072,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,657.72/2,713.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.08

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