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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.24, 3,778.77 and 2,366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.24, 3,778.77 and 2,366.13 is: 3,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.24 : 3,778.77 = 2,366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.24/3,778.77 = 2,366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.24x = 3,778.77 × 2,366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.24x = 8,941,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,941,061.06/2,739.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.07

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