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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.08, 4,079.62 and 2,581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.08, 4,079.62 and 2,581.40 is: 3,847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.08 : 4,079.62 = 2,581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.08/4,079.62 = 2,581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.08x = 4,079.62 × 2,581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.08x = 10,531,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,531,134.81/2,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.58

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