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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.13, 4,125.32 and 2,317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.13, 4,125.32 and 2,317.73 is: 3,470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.13 : 4,125.32 = 2,317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.13/4,125.32 = 2,317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.13x = 4,125.32 × 2,317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.13x = 9,561,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,561,385.34/2,755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.39

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