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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.34, 3,794.79 and 2,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.34, 3,794.79 and 2,527.36 is: 3,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.34 : 3,794.79 = 2,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.34/3,794.79 = 2,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.34x = 3,794.79 × 2,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.34x = 9,590,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,815.35/2,745.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.49

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