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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.88, 3,755.64 and 2,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.88, 3,755.64 and 2,014.56 is: 2,777.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.88 : 3,755.64 = 2,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.88/3,755.64 = 2,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.88x = 3,755.64 × 2,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.88x = 7,565,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,962.12/2,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.64

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