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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.02, 3,772.94 and 2,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.02, 3,772.94 and 2,297.15 is: 3,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.02 : 3,772.94 = 2,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.02/3,772.94 = 2,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.02x = 3,772.94 × 2,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.02x = 8,667,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,009.12/2,740.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.12

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