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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.32, 3,769.34 and 2,176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.32, 3,769.34 and 2,176.62 is: 2,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.32 : 3,769.34 = 2,176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.32/3,769.34 = 2,176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.32x = 3,769.34 × 2,176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.32x = 8,204,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,420.83/2,736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.34

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