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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.41, 3,768.66 and 2,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.41, 3,768.66 and 2,723.94 is: 3,761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.41 : 3,768.66 = 2,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.41/3,768.66 = 2,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.41x = 3,768.66 × 2,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.41x = 10,265,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,603.72/2,729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.11

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