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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.74, 5,742.41 and 2,731.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.74, 5,742.41 and 2,731.37 is: 4,092.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.74 : 5,742.41 = 2,731.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.74/5,742.41 = 2,731.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.74x = 5,742.41 × 2,731.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.74x = 15,684,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684,604.03/3,832.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.27

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