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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.26, 4,112.06 and 2,530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.26, 4,112.06 and 2,530.48 is: 3,775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.26 : 4,112.06 = 2,530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.26/4,112.06 = 2,530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.26x = 4,112.06 × 2,530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.26x = 10,405,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,405,485.59/2,756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.22

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