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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.96, 4,116.72 and 2,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.96, 4,116.72 and 2,093.20 is: 3,127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.96 : 4,116.72 = 2,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.96/4,116.72 = 2,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.96x = 4,116.72 × 2,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.96x = 8,617,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617,118.30/2,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.86

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