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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.76, 4,130.28 and 2,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.76, 4,130.28 and 2,499.20 is: 3,741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.76 : 4,130.28 = 2,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.76/4,130.28 = 2,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.76x = 4,130.28 × 2,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.76x = 10,322,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,395.78/2,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.68

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