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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.73, 4,121.31 and 2,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.73, 4,121.31 and 2,493.20 is: 3,732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.73 : 4,121.31 = 2,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.73/4,121.31 = 2,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.73x = 4,121.31 × 2,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.73x = 10,275,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,275,250.09/2,752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.75

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