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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.74, 4,126.18 and 2,540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.74, 4,126.18 and 2,540.76 is: 3,812.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.74 : 4,126.18 = 2,540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.74/4,126.18 = 2,540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.74x = 4,126.18 × 2,540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.74x = 10,483,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,483,633.10/2,749.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.59

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