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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.68, 4,101.88 and 2,451.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.68, 4,101.88 and 2,451.93 is: 3,656.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.68 : 4,101.88 = 2,451.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.68/4,101.88 = 2,451.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.68x = 4,101.88 × 2,451.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.68x = 10,057,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,057,522.63/2,750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.38

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