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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.07, 4,096.95 and 2,617.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.07, 4,096.95 and 2,617.83 is: 3,899.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.07 : 4,096.95 = 2,617.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.07/4,096.95 = 2,617.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.07x = 4,096.95 × 2,617.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.07x = 10,725,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,725,118.62/2,750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.94

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