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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.86, 3,737.77 and 2,313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.86, 3,737.77 and 2,313.91 is: 3,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.86 : 3,737.77 = 2,313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.86/3,737.77 = 2,313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.86x = 3,737.77 × 2,313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.86x = 8,648,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,648,863.38/2,714.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.75

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