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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.07, 4,098.44 and 2,618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.07, 4,098.44 and 2,618.83 is: 3,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.07 : 4,098.44 = 2,618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.07/4,098.44 = 2,618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.07x = 4,098.44 × 2,618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.07x = 10,733,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,733,117.63/2,751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.43

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