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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.74, 4,087.17 and 2,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.74, 4,087.17 and 2,267.05 is: 3,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.74 : 4,087.17 = 2,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.74/4,087.17 = 2,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.74x = 4,087.17 × 2,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.74x = 9,265,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265,818.75/2,723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.87

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