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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.54, 4,117.59 and 2,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.54, 4,117.59 and 2,097.06 is: 3,138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.54 : 4,117.59 = 2,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.54/4,117.59 = 2,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.54x = 4,117.59 × 2,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.54x = 8,634,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,833.29/2,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.18

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