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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.06, 3,781.96 and 2,372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.06, 3,781.96 and 2,372.92 is: 3,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.06 : 3,781.96 = 2,372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.06/3,781.96 = 2,372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.06x = 3,781.96 × 2,372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.06x = 8,974,288.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,974,288.52/2,746.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.06

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