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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.99, 3,793.50 and 2,121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.99, 3,793.50 and 2,121.62 is: 2,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.99 : 3,793.50 = 2,121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.99/3,793.50 = 2,121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.99x = 3,793.50 × 2,121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.99x = 8,048,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,048,346.50/2,750.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.62

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