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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.49, 3,787.92 and 2,504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.49, 3,787.92 and 2,504.43 is: 3,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.49 : 3,787.92 = 2,504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.49/3,787.92 = 2,504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.49x = 3,787.92 × 2,504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.49x = 9,486,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486,580.49/2,750.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.05

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