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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.72, 4,507.74 and 2,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.72, 4,507.74 and 2,273.84 is: 3,136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.72 : 4,507.74 = 2,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.72/4,507.74 = 2,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.72x = 4,507.74 × 2,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.72x = 10,249,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,249,879.52/3,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.71

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