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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.59, 4,107.72 and 2,440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.59, 4,107.72 and 2,440.41 is: 3,649.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.59 : 4,107.72 = 2,440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.59/4,107.72 = 2,440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.59x = 4,107.72 × 2,440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.59x = 10,024,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,520.97/2,746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.81

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