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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.23, 4,075.71 and 2,392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.23, 4,075.71 and 2,392.53 is: 3,579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.23 : 4,075.71 = 2,392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.23/4,075.71 = 2,392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.23x = 4,075.71 × 2,392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.23x = 9,751,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751,258.45/2,724.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.45

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