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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.04, 4,124.41 and 2,385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.04, 4,124.41 and 2,385.11 is: 3,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.04 : 4,124.41 = 2,385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.04/4,124.41 = 2,385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.04x = 4,124.41 × 2,385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.04x = 9,837,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,171.54/2,752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.50

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