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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.24, 3,767.04 and 2,372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.24, 3,767.04 and 2,372.46 is: 3,276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.24 : 3,767.04 = 2,372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.24/3,767.04 = 2,372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.24x = 3,767.04 × 2,372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.24x = 8,937,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,937,151.72/2,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.99

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