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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.59, 4,115.75 and 2,511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.59, 4,115.75 and 2,511.73 is: 3,746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.59 : 4,115.75 = 2,511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.59/4,115.75 = 2,511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.59x = 4,115.75 × 2,511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.59x = 10,337,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,337,652.75/2,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.08

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