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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.14, 4,121.16 and 2,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.14, 4,121.16 and 2,016.28 is: 3,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.14 : 4,121.16 = 2,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.14/4,121.16 = 2,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.14x = 4,121.16 × 2,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.14x = 8,309,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309,412.48/2,750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.45

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