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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.58, 3,790.36 and 2,641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.58, 3,790.36 and 2,641.52 is: 3,644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.58 : 3,790.36 = 2,641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.58/3,790.36 = 2,641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.58x = 3,790.36 × 2,641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.58x = 10,012,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,303.20/2,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.05

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