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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.77, 3,763.85 and 2,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.77, 3,763.85 and 2,195.72 is: 3,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.77 : 3,763.85 = 2,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.77/3,763.85 = 2,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.77x = 3,763.85 × 2,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.77x = 8,264,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264,345.04/2,724.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.04

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