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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.46, 4,114.08 and 2,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.46, 4,114.08 and 2,497.72 is: 3,740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.46 : 4,114.08 = 2,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.46/4,114.08 = 2,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.46x = 4,114.08 × 2,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.46x = 10,275,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,275,819.90/2,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.12

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