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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.54, 4,110.17 and 2,375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.54, 4,110.17 and 2,375.61 is: 3,560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.54 : 4,110.17 = 2,375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.54/4,110.17 = 2,375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.54x = 4,110.17 × 2,375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.54x = 9,764,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,764,149.08/2,742.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.26

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