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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.68, 4,324.77 and 2,738.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.68, 4,324.77 and 2,738.55 is: 3,783.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.68 : 4,324.77 = 2,738.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.68/4,324.77 = 2,738.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.68x = 4,324.77 × 2,738.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.68x = 11,843,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843,595.24/3,130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.08

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