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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.56, 4,122.74 and 1,364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.56, 4,122.74 and 1,364.89 is: 2,045.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.56 : 4,122.74 = 1,364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.56/4,122.74 = 1,364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.56x = 4,122.74 × 1,364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.56x = 5,627,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,087.43/2,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.79

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