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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.04, 4,145.76 and 2,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.04, 4,145.76 and 2,562.12 is: 3,862.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.04 : 4,145.76 = 2,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.04/4,145.76 = 2,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.04x = 4,145.76 × 2,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.04x = 10,621,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,621,934.61/2,750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.47

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