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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.50, 3,815.31 and 2,637.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.50, 3,815.31 and 2,637.10 is: 3,646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.50 : 3,815.31 = 2,637.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.50/3,815.31 = 2,637.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.50x = 3,815.31 × 2,637.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.50x = 10,061,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,354.00/2,759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.08

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