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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.48, 4,137.36 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.48, 4,137.36 and 2,580 is: 3,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.48 : 4,137.36 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.48/4,137.36 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.48x = 4,137.36 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.48x = 10,674,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,674,388.80/2,748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.74

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