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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.28, 3,751.56 and 2,556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.28, 3,751.56 and 2,556.24 is: 3,521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.28 : 3,751.56 = 2,556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.28/3,751.56 = 2,556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.28x = 3,751.56 × 2,556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.28x = 9,589,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589,887.73/2,723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.45

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