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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.04, 4,132.62 and 2,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.04, 4,132.62 and 2,553.12 is: 3,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.04 : 4,132.62 = 2,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.04/4,132.62 = 2,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.04x = 4,132.62 × 2,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.04x = 10,551,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551,074.77/2,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.30

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