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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.34, 3,750.99 and 2,337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.34, 3,750.99 and 2,337.75 is: 3,227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.34 : 3,750.99 = 2,337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.34/3,750.99 = 2,337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.34x = 3,750.99 × 2,337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.34x = 8,768,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,768,876.87/2,717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.01

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