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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.32, 3,767.96 and 2,175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.32, 3,767.96 and 2,175.62 is: 2,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.32 : 3,767.96 = 2,175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.32/3,767.96 = 2,175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.32x = 3,767.96 × 2,175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.32x = 8,197,649.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,649.14/2,735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.96

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