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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.28, 3,771.52 and 2,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.28, 3,771.52 and 2,231.74 is: 3,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.28 : 3,771.52 = 2,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.28/3,771.52 = 2,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.28x = 3,771.52 × 2,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.28x = 8,417,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417,052.04/2,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.98

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