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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.26, 4,137.03 and 2,459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.26, 4,137.03 and 2,459.94 is: 3,685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.26 : 4,137.03 = 2,459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.26/4,137.03 = 2,459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.26x = 4,137.03 × 2,459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.26x = 10,176,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,176,845.58/2,761.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.58

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