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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.24, 3,755.78 and 2,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.24, 3,755.78 and 2,327.72 is: 3,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.24 : 3,755.78 = 2,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.24/3,755.78 = 2,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.24x = 3,755.78 × 2,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.24x = 8,742,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,404.22/2,723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.30

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