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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.16, 3,757.40 and 2,304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.16, 3,757.40 and 2,304.76 is: 3,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.16 : 3,757.40 = 2,304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.16/3,757.40 = 2,304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.16x = 3,757.40 × 2,304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.16x = 8,659,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,905.22/2,725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.76

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