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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.64, 3,787.32 and 2,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.64, 3,787.32 and 2,414.08 is: 3,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.64 : 3,787.32 = 2,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.64/3,787.32 = 2,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.64x = 3,787.32 × 2,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.64x = 9,142,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142,893.47/2,745.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.97

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