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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.70, 4,139.55 and 2,532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.70, 4,139.55 and 2,532.90 is: 3,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.70 : 4,139.55 = 2,532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.70/4,139.55 = 2,532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.70x = 4,139.55 × 2,532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.70x = 10,485,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,485,066.20/2,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.35

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