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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.94, 3,751.01 and 2,375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.94, 3,751.01 and 2,375.02 is: 3,269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.94 : 3,751.01 = 2,375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.94/3,751.01 = 2,375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.94x = 3,751.01 × 2,375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.94x = 8,908,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908,711.90/2,724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.32

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