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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.06, 4,132.38 and 1,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.06, 4,132.38 and 1,293 is: 1,940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.06 : 4,132.38 = 1,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.06/4,132.38 = 1,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.06x = 4,132.38 × 1,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.06x = 5,343,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,167.34/2,754.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.11

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