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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.60, 4,118.10 and 2,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.60, 4,118.10 and 2,364.60 is: 3,542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.60 : 4,118.10 = 2,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.60/4,118.10 = 2,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.60x = 4,118.10 × 2,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.60x = 9,737,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737,659.26/2,748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.77

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