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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.87, 4,128.66 and 2,021.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.87, 4,128.66 and 2,021.01 is: 3,028.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.87 : 4,128.66 = 2,021.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.87/4,128.66 = 2,021.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.87x = 4,128.66 × 2,021.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.87x = 8,344,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344,063.15/2,754.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.84

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