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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.78, 3,754.38 and 2,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.78, 3,754.38 and 2,541.06 is: 3,489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.78 : 3,754.38 = 2,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.78/3,754.38 = 2,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.78x = 3,754.38 × 2,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.78x = 9,540,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,540,104.84/2,733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.71

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