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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.58, 4,092.66 and 2,538.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.58, 4,092.66 and 2,538.81 is: 3,789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.58 : 4,092.66 = 2,538.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.58/4,092.66 = 2,538.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.58x = 4,092.66 × 2,538.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.58x = 10,390,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390,486.13/2,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.96

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