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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.87, 3,767.92 and 2,595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.87, 3,767.92 and 2,595.08 is: 3,574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.87 : 3,767.92 = 2,595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.87/3,767.92 = 2,595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.87x = 3,767.92 × 2,595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.87x = 9,778,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,778,056.77/2,735.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.03

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