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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.04, 3,778.07 and 2,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.04, 3,778.07 and 2,592.30 is: 3,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.04 : 3,778.07 = 2,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.04/3,778.07 = 2,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.04x = 3,778.07 × 2,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.04x = 9,793,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,793,877.90/2,740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.36

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