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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.33, 4,132.86 and 2,391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.33, 4,132.86 and 2,391.66 is: 3,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.33 : 4,132.86 = 2,391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.33/4,132.86 = 2,391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.33x = 4,132.86 × 2,391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.33x = 9,884,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,884,395.95/2,754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.68

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