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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.08, 4,053.84 and 2,088.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.08, 4,053.84 and 2,088.51 is: 3,134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.08 : 4,053.84 = 2,088.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.08/4,053.84 = 2,088.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.08x = 4,053.84 × 2,088.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.08x = 8,466,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466,504.50/2,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.49

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