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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.14, 3,774.73 and 2,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.14, 3,774.73 and 2,236.39 is: 3,086.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.14 : 3,774.73 = 2,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.14/3,774.73 = 2,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.14x = 3,774.73 × 2,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.14x = 8,441,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,768.42/2,735.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.41

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