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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.77, 4,134.32 and 1,293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.77, 4,134.32 and 1,293.21 is: 1,940.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.77 : 4,134.32 = 1,293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.77/4,134.32 = 1,293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.77x = 4,134.32 × 1,293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.77x = 5,346,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,543.97/2,755.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.13

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