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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.10, 4,166.55 and 2,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.10, 4,166.55 and 2,459.10 is: 3,681.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.10 : 4,166.55 = 2,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.10/4,166.55 = 2,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.10x = 4,166.55 × 2,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.10x = 10,245,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,245,963.11/2,783.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.49

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