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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.06, 3,749.51 and 2,339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.06, 3,749.51 and 2,339.94 is: 3,231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.06 : 3,749.51 = 2,339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.06/3,749.51 = 2,339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.06x = 3,749.51 × 2,339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.06x = 8,773,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,628.43/2,715.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.47

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