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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.72, 4,090.56 and 2,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.72, 4,090.56 and 2,465.44 is: 3,687.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.72 : 4,090.56 = 2,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.72/4,090.56 = 2,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.72x = 4,090.56 × 2,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.72x = 10,085,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085,030.25/2,734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.77

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