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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.24, 4,121.01 and 2,498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.24, 4,121.01 and 2,498.72 is: 3,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.24 : 4,121.01 = 2,498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.24/4,121.01 = 2,498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.24x = 4,121.01 × 2,498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.24x = 10,297,250.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,297,250.11/2,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.92

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