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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.80, 4,091.91 and 2,404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.80, 4,091.91 and 2,404.75 is: 3,600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.80 : 4,091.91 = 2,404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.80/4,091.91 = 2,404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.80x = 4,091.91 × 2,404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.80x = 9,840,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,020.57/2,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.71

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