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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.62, 4,137.36 and 2,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.62, 4,137.36 and 2,324.08 is: 3,488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.62 : 4,137.36 = 2,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.62/4,137.36 = 2,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.62x = 4,137.36 × 2,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.62x = 9,615,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,615,555.63/2,756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.17

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