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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.16, 3,754.64 and 2,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.16, 3,754.64 and 2,302.76 is: 3,175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.16 : 3,754.64 = 2,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.16/3,754.64 = 2,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.16x = 3,754.64 × 2,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.16x = 8,646,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646,034.81/2,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.00

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