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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.05, 3,774.80 and 2,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.05, 3,774.80 and 2,364.23 is: 3,259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.05 : 3,774.80 = 2,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.05/3,774.80 = 2,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.05x = 3,774.80 × 2,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.05x = 8,924,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924,510.75/2,738.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.44

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