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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.48, 4,118.72 and 2,498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.48, 4,118.72 and 2,498.75 is: 3,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.48 : 4,118.72 = 2,498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.48/4,118.72 = 2,498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.48x = 4,118.72 × 2,498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.48x = 10,291,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,291,651.60/2,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.41

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