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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.61, 4,127.45 and 2,135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.61, 4,127.45 and 2,135.55 is: 3,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.61 : 4,127.45 = 2,135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.61/4,127.45 = 2,135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.61x = 4,127.45 × 2,135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.61x = 8,814,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,365.17/2,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.51

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