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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.07, 4,131.71 and 1,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.07, 4,131.71 and 1,292.42 is: 1,938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.07 : 4,131.71 = 1,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.07/4,131.71 = 1,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.07x = 4,131.71 × 1,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.07x = 5,339,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,913.35/2,754.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.92

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