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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.55, 4,101.13 and 2,667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.55, 4,101.13 and 2,667.74 is: 3,979.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.55 : 4,101.13 = 2,667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.55/4,101.13 = 2,667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.55x = 4,101.13 × 2,667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.55x = 10,940,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,940,731.38/2,749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.11

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