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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.29, 4,123.82 and 1,365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.29, 4,123.82 and 1,365.59 is: 2,046.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.29 : 4,123.82 = 1,365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.29/4,123.82 = 1,365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.29x = 4,123.82 × 1,365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.29x = 5,631,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,430.15/2,751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.83

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