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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.50, 4,136.25 and 2,619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.50, 4,136.25 and 2,619.08 is: 3,928.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.50 : 4,136.25 = 2,619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.50/4,136.25 = 2,619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.50x = 4,136.25 × 2,619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.50x = 10,833,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,833,169.65/2,757.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.62

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