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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.43, 4,128.74 and 2,475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.43, 4,128.74 and 2,475.68 is: 3,709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.43 : 4,128.74 = 2,475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.43/4,128.74 = 2,475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.43x = 4,128.74 × 2,475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.43x = 10,221,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,415.30/2,755.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.56

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