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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.07, 4,117.73 and 2,312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.07, 4,117.73 and 2,312.67 is: 3,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.07 : 4,117.73 = 2,312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.07/4,117.73 = 2,312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.07x = 4,117.73 × 2,312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.07x = 9,522,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,522,939.08/2,750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.80

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