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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.22, 4,016.74 and 2,723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.22, 4,016.74 and 2,723.33 is: 3,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.22 : 4,016.74 = 2,723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.22/4,016.74 = 2,723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.22x = 4,016.74 × 2,723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.22x = 10,938,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,938,905.59/2,909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.08

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