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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.64, 4,120.41 and 2,015.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.64, 4,120.41 and 2,015.78 is: 3,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.64 : 4,120.41 = 2,015.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.64/4,120.41 = 2,015.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.64x = 4,120.41 × 2,015.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.64x = 8,305,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,305,840.07/2,749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.70

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