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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.13, 3,784.39 and 2,347.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.13, 3,784.39 and 2,347.29 is: 3,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.13 : 3,784.39 = 2,347.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.13/3,784.39 = 2,347.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.13x = 3,784.39 × 2,347.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.13x = 8,883,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883,060.80/2,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.11

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