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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.70, 4,135.05 and 2,529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.70, 4,135.05 and 2,529.90 is: 3,794.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.70 : 4,135.05 = 2,529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.70/4,135.05 = 2,529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.70x = 4,135.05 × 2,529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.70x = 10,461,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,461,263.00/2,756.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.85

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