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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.72, 4,133.43 and 2,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.72, 4,133.43 and 2,404.08 is: 3,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.72 : 4,133.43 = 2,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.72/4,133.43 = 2,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.72x = 4,133.43 × 2,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.72x = 9,937,096.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,937,096.39/2,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.55

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