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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.33, 4,127.45 and 2,170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.33, 4,127.45 and 2,170.73 is: 3,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.33 : 4,127.45 = 2,170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.33/4,127.45 = 2,170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.33x = 4,127.45 × 2,170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.33x = 8,959,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,959,548.05/2,754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.90

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