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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.10, 4,109.55 and 2,515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.10, 4,109.55 and 2,515.70 is: 3,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.10 : 4,109.55 = 2,515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.10/4,109.55 = 2,515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.10x = 4,109.55 × 2,515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.10x = 10,338,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,338,394.94/2,746.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.76

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