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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.59, 4,106.23 and 2,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.59, 4,106.23 and 2,439.41 is: 3,648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.59 : 4,106.23 = 2,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.59/4,106.23 = 2,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.59x = 4,106.23 × 2,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.59x = 10,016,751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016,751.89/2,745.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.31

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