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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755, 4,130.88 and 1,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755, 4,130.88 and 1,295.11 is: 1,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755 : 4,130.88 = 1,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755/4,130.88 = 1,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755x = 4,130.88 × 1,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755x = 5,349,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,944.00/2,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.90

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