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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.21, 3,760.97 and 1,795.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.21, 3,760.97 and 1,795.41 is: 2,478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.21 : 3,760.97 = 1,795.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.21/3,760.97 = 1,795.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.21x = 3,760.97 × 1,795.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.21x = 6,752,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,474.17/2,724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.69

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