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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.39, 3,751.25 and 2,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.39, 3,751.25 and 2,363.31 is: 3,258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.39 : 3,751.25 = 2,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.39/3,751.25 = 2,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.39x = 3,751.25 × 2,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.39x = 8,865,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865,354.82/2,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.86

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