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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.57, 4,118.48 and 2,313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.57, 4,118.48 and 2,313.17 is: 3,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.57 : 4,118.48 = 2,313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.57/4,118.48 = 2,313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.57x = 4,118.48 × 2,313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.57x = 9,526,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,526,732.82/2,750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.55

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