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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.22, 3,767.58 and 2,510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.22, 3,767.58 and 2,510.28 is: 3,461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.22 : 3,767.58 = 2,510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.22/3,767.58 = 2,510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.22x = 3,767.58 × 2,510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.22x = 9,457,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,457,680.72/2,732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.54

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