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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.79, 4,047.83 and 2,512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.79, 4,047.83 and 2,512.25 is: 3,763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.79 : 4,047.83 = 2,512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.79/4,047.83 = 2,512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.79x = 4,047.83 × 2,512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.79x = 10,169,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,169,148.36/2,701.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.86

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