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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.76, 3,784.14 and 2,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.76, 3,784.14 and 2,370.96 is: 3,268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.76 : 3,784.14 = 2,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.76/3,784.14 = 2,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.76x = 3,784.14 × 2,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.76x = 8,972,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,044.57/2,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.79

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