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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.84, 3,775.32 and 2,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.84, 3,775.32 and 2,174.04 is: 3,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.84 : 3,775.32 = 2,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.84/3,775.32 = 2,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.84x = 3,775.32 × 2,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.84x = 8,207,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,696.69/2,733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.26

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