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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.10, 4,124.55 and 2,431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.10, 4,124.55 and 2,431.10 is: 3,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.10 : 4,124.55 = 2,431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.10/4,124.55 = 2,431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.10x = 4,124.55 × 2,431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.10x = 10,027,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,027,193.51/2,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.50

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