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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.14, 3,773.10 and 2,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.14, 3,773.10 and 2,511 is: 3,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.14 : 3,773.10 = 2,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.14/3,773.10 = 2,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.14x = 3,773.10 × 2,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.14x = 9,474,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,254.10/2,734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.17

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