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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.38, 4,127.76 and 2,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.38, 4,127.76 and 2,444.58 is: 3,666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.38 : 4,127.76 = 2,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.38/4,127.76 = 2,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.38x = 4,127.76 × 2,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.38x = 10,090,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,639.54/2,752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.15

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