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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.84, 5,623.68 and 2,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.84, 5,623.68 and 2,730.24 is: 4,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.84 : 5,623.68 = 2,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.84/5,623.68 = 2,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.84x = 5,623.68 × 2,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.84x = 15,353,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,353,996.08/3,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.76

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