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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.90, 4,126.92 and 2,364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.90, 4,126.92 and 2,364.34 is: 3,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.90 : 4,126.92 = 2,364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.90/4,126.92 = 2,364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.90x = 4,126.92 × 2,364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.90x = 9,757,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757,442.03/2,749.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.29

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