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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.22, 4,118.82 and 2,469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.22, 4,118.82 and 2,469.75 is: 3,697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.22 : 4,118.82 = 2,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.22/4,118.82 = 2,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.22x = 4,118.82 × 2,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.22x = 10,172,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172,455.70/2,751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.43

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