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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.40, 3,750.03 and 2,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.40, 3,750.03 and 2,349.72 is: 3,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.40 : 3,750.03 = 2,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.40/3,750.03 = 2,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.40x = 3,750.03 × 2,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.40x = 8,811,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811,520.49/2,723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.49

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