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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.68, 3,732.83 and 2,673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.68, 3,732.83 and 2,673.47 is: 3,665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.68 : 3,732.83 = 2,673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.68/3,732.83 = 2,673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.68x = 3,732.83 × 2,673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.68x = 9,979,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,609.02/2,722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.36

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