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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.24, 4,136.46 and 2,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.24, 4,136.46 and 2,112.88 is: 3,167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.24 : 4,136.46 = 2,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.24/4,136.46 = 2,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.24x = 4,136.46 × 2,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.24x = 8,739,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,843.60/2,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.48

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