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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.27, 4,140.59 and 2,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.27, 4,140.59 and 2,350.71 is: 3,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.27 : 4,140.59 = 2,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.27/4,140.59 = 2,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.27x = 4,140.59 × 2,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.27x = 9,733,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,314.57/2,763.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.39

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