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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.64, 4,122.57 and 2,376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.64, 4,122.57 and 2,376.59 is: 3,568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.64 : 4,122.57 = 2,376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.64/4,122.57 = 2,376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.64x = 4,122.57 × 2,376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.64x = 9,797,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,797,648.33/2,745.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.44

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