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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.16, 4,099.74 and 2,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.16, 4,099.74 and 2,476.60 is: 3,706.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.16 : 4,099.74 = 2,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.16/4,099.74 = 2,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.16x = 4,099.74 × 2,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.16x = 10,153,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,153,416.08/2,739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.76

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