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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.14, 4,094.70 and 2,379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.14, 4,094.70 and 2,379.30 is: 3,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.14 : 4,094.70 = 2,379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.14/4,094.70 = 2,379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.14x = 4,094.70 × 2,379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.14x = 9,742,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,742,519.71/2,732.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.89

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