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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.56, 3,755.23 and 2,702.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.56, 3,755.23 and 2,702.63 is: 3,704.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.56 : 3,755.23 = 2,702.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.56/3,755.23 = 2,702.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.56x = 3,755.23 × 2,702.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.56x = 10,148,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148,999.89/2,739.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.62

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