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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.24, 3,767.36 and 2,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.24, 3,767.36 and 2,675.04 is: 3,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.24 : 3,767.36 = 2,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.24/3,767.36 = 2,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.24x = 3,767.36 × 2,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.24x = 10,077,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,077,838.69/2,724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.32

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