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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.48, 5,237.80 and 2,764.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.48, 5,237.80 and 2,764.48 is: 4,144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.48 : 5,237.80 = 2,764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.48/5,237.80 = 2,764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.48x = 5,237.80 × 2,764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.48x = 14,479,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479,793.34/3,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.80

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