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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.39, 3,801.51 and 2,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.39, 3,801.51 and 2,050.92 is: 2,830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.39 : 3,801.51 = 2,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.39/3,801.51 = 2,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.39x = 3,801.51 × 2,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.39x = 7,796,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796,592.89/2,754.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.61

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