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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.46, 3,790.60 and 2,085.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.46, 3,790.60 and 2,085.50 is: 2,878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.46 : 3,790.60 = 2,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.46/3,790.60 = 2,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.46x = 3,790.60 × 2,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.46x = 7,905,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,905,296.30/2,746.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.36

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