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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.48, 3,792.81 and 2,717.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.48, 3,792.81 and 2,717.34 is: 3,725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.48 : 3,792.81 = 2,717.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.48/3,792.81 = 2,717.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.48x = 3,792.81 × 2,717.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.48x = 10,306,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,306,354.33/2,766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.44

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