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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.16, 3,787.26 and 2,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.16, 3,787.26 and 2,325.84 is: 3,206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.16 : 3,787.26 = 2,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.16/3,787.26 = 2,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.16x = 3,787.26 × 2,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.16x = 8,808,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808,560.80/2,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.42

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