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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.46, 3,765.70 and 2,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.46, 3,765.70 and 2,307.15 is: 3,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.46 : 3,765.70 = 2,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.46/3,765.70 = 2,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.46x = 3,765.70 × 2,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.46x = 8,688,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688,040.88/2,730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.90

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