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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.66, 4,105.70 and 2,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.66, 4,105.70 and 2,373.54 is: 3,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.66 : 4,105.70 = 2,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.66/4,105.70 = 2,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.66x = 4,105.70 × 2,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.66x = 9,745,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,745,031.31/2,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.02

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