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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.55, 3,753.74 and 2,247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.55, 3,753.74 and 2,247.35 is: 3,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.55 : 3,753.74 = 2,247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.55/3,753.74 = 2,247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.55x = 3,753.74 × 2,247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.55x = 8,435,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435,967.59/2,717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.25

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