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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.73, 4,132.10 and 1,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.73, 4,132.10 and 1,293.88 is: 1,940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.73 : 4,132.10 = 1,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.73/4,132.10 = 1,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.73x = 4,132.10 × 1,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.73x = 5,346,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,435.08/2,754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.82

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