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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.72, 3,763.41 and 2,608.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.72, 3,763.41 and 2,608.19 is: 3,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.72 : 3,763.41 = 2,608.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.72/3,763.41 = 2,608.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.72x = 3,763.41 × 2,608.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.72x = 9,815,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815,656.47/2,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.59

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