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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.92, 3,736.86 and 2,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.92, 3,736.86 and 2,314.70 is: 3,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.92 : 3,736.86 = 2,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.92/3,736.86 = 2,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.92x = 3,736.86 × 2,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.92x = 8,649,709.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649,709.84/2,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.16

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