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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.12, 3,762.72 and 2,369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.12, 3,762.72 and 2,369.34 is: 3,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.12 : 3,762.72 = 2,369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.12/3,762.72 = 2,369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.12x = 3,762.72 × 2,369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.12x = 8,915,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915,163.00/2,724.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.68

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