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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.44, 3,764.31 and 2,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.44, 3,764.31 and 2,306.14 is: 3,180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.44 : 3,764.31 = 2,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.44/3,764.31 = 2,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.44x = 3,764.31 × 2,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.44x = 8,681,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,025.86/2,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.52

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