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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.25, 4,190.13 and 2,478.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.25, 4,190.13 and 2,478.58 is: 3,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.25 : 4,190.13 = 2,478.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.25/4,190.13 = 2,478.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.25x = 4,190.13 × 2,478.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.25x = 10,385,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,385,572.42/2,790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.09

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