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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.96, 4,131.72 and 2,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.96, 4,131.72 and 2,343.72 is: 3,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.96 : 4,131.72 = 2,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.96/4,131.72 = 2,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.96x = 4,131.72 × 2,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.96x = 9,683,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683,594.80/2,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.80

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