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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.10, 4,138.65 and 2,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.10, 4,138.65 and 2,024.70 is: 3,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.10 : 4,138.65 = 2,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.10/4,138.65 = 2,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.10x = 4,138.65 × 2,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.10x = 8,379,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,524.66/2,759.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.05

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