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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.01, 4,127.31 and 2,577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.01, 4,127.31 and 2,577.02 is: 3,867.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.01 : 4,127.31 = 2,577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.01/4,127.31 = 2,577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.01x = 4,127.31 × 2,577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.01x = 10,636,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,636,139.78/2,750.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.67

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