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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.37, 4,133.01 and 1,293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.37, 4,133.01 and 1,293.49 is: 1,940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.37 : 4,133.01 = 1,293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.37/4,133.01 = 1,293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.37x = 4,133.01 × 1,293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.37x = 5,345,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,345,986.44/2,755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.21

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