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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.66, 4,124.09 and 2,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.66, 4,124.09 and 2,385.73 is: 3,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.66 : 4,124.09 = 2,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.66/4,124.09 = 2,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.66x = 4,124.09 × 2,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.66x = 9,838,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838,965.24/2,752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.35

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