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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.93, 3,766.12 and 2,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.93, 3,766.12 and 2,173.24 is: 2,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.93 : 3,766.12 = 2,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.93/3,766.12 = 2,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.93x = 3,766.12 × 2,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.93x = 8,184,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184,682.63/2,730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.03

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