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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.47, 4,086.71 and 2,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.47, 4,086.71 and 2,236.50 is: 3,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.47 : 4,086.71 = 2,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.47/4,086.71 = 2,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.47x = 4,086.71 × 2,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.47x = 9,139,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139,926.92/2,724.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.75

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