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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.32, 4,126.40 and 2,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.32, 4,126.40 and 2,360.48 is: 3,545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.32 : 4,126.40 = 2,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.32/4,126.40 = 2,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.32x = 4,126.40 × 2,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.32x = 9,740,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740,284.67/2,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.38

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