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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.80, 4,049.70 and 2,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.80, 4,049.70 and 2,505.40 is: 3,758.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.80 : 4,049.70 = 2,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.80/4,049.70 = 2,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.80x = 4,049.70 × 2,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.80x = 10,146,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,146,118.38/2,699.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.10

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