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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.80, 4,130.01 and 2,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.80, 4,130.01 and 2,462.94 is: 3,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.80 : 4,130.01 = 2,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.80/4,130.01 = 2,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.80x = 4,130.01 × 2,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.80x = 10,171,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,171,966.83/2,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.11

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