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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.74, 3,799.10 and 2,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.74, 3,799.10 and 2,669.58 is: 3,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.74 : 3,799.10 = 2,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.74/3,799.10 = 2,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.74x = 3,799.10 × 2,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.74x = 10,142,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,142,001.38/2,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.32

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