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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.78, 3,750.42 and 2,320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.78, 3,750.42 and 2,320.50 is: 3,204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.78 : 3,750.42 = 2,320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.78/3,750.42 = 2,320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.78x = 3,750.42 × 2,320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.78x = 8,702,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,849.61/2,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.55

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