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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.88, 3,774.54 and 2,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.88, 3,774.54 and 2,373.96 is: 3,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.88 : 3,774.54 = 2,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.88/3,774.54 = 2,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.88x = 3,774.54 × 2,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.88x = 8,960,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,606.98/2,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.05

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