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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.26, 4,121.04 and 2,163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.26, 4,121.04 and 2,163.47 is: 3,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.26 : 4,121.04 = 2,163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.26/4,121.04 = 2,163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.26x = 4,121.04 × 2,163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.26x = 8,915,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915,733.92/2,751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.61

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