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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.94, 3,737.28 and 2,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.94, 3,737.28 and 2,676.74 is: 3,669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.94 : 3,737.28 = 2,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.94/3,737.28 = 2,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.94x = 3,737.28 × 2,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.94x = 10,003,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003,708.18/2,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.82

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