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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.56, 3,753.72 and 2,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.56, 3,753.72 and 2,366.72 is: 3,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.56 : 3,753.72 = 2,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.56/3,753.72 = 2,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.56x = 3,753.72 × 2,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.56x = 8,884,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,884,004.20/2,721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.31

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