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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.26, 4,141.53 and 2,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.26, 4,141.53 and 2,462.94 is: 3,690.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.26 : 4,141.53 = 2,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.26/4,141.53 = 2,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.26x = 4,141.53 × 2,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.26x = 10,200,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,339.90/2,764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.08

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