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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.46, 3,782.30 and 2,649.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.46, 3,782.30 and 2,649.33 is: 3,656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.46 : 3,782.30 = 2,649.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.46/3,782.30 = 2,649.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.46x = 3,782.30 × 2,649.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.46x = 10,020,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020,560.86/2,740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.53

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