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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.44, 4,083.61 and 2,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.44, 4,083.61 and 2,491.24 is: 3,735.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.44 : 4,083.61 = 2,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.44/4,083.61 = 2,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.44x = 4,083.61 × 2,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.44x = 10,173,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,173,252.58/2,723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.44

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