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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.97, 3,801.95 and 2,123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.97, 3,801.95 and 2,123.11 is: 2,931.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.97 : 3,801.95 = 2,123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.97/3,801.95 = 2,123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.97x = 3,801.95 × 2,123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.97x = 8,071,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,071,963.37/2,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.03

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