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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.72, 3,781.19 and 2,443.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.72, 3,781.19 and 2,443.47 is: 3,373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.72 : 3,781.19 = 2,443.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.72/3,781.19 = 2,443.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.72x = 3,781.19 × 2,443.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.72x = 9,239,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,230.44/2,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.56

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