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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.15, 4,124.30 and 2,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.15, 4,124.30 and 2,362.59 is: 3,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.15 : 4,124.30 = 2,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.15/4,124.30 = 2,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.15x = 4,124.30 × 2,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.15x = 9,744,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744,018.12/2,748.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.66

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