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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.74, 4,133.60 and 1,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.74, 4,133.60 and 1,294.88 is: 1,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.74 : 4,133.60 = 1,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.74/4,133.60 = 1,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.74x = 4,133.60 × 1,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.74x = 5,352,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,515.97/2,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.32

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