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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754, 4,132.62 and 2,569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754, 4,132.62 and 2,569.32 is: 3,855.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754 : 4,132.62 = 2,569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754/4,132.62 = 2,569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754x = 4,132.62 × 2,569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754x = 10,618,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,618,023.22/2,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.49

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