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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.72, 4,099.79 and 2,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.72, 4,099.79 and 2,369.60 is: 3,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.72 : 4,099.79 = 2,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.72/4,099.79 = 2,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.72x = 4,099.79 × 2,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.72x = 9,714,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,847.81/2,735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.12

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