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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.98, 4,114.91 and 2,520.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.98, 4,114.91 and 2,520.23 is: 3,784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.98 : 4,114.91 = 2,520.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.98/4,114.91 = 2,520.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.98x = 4,114.91 × 2,520.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.98x = 10,370,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,370,505.36/2,739.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.88

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