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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.88, 4,133.76 and 1,293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.88, 4,133.76 and 1,293.99 is: 1,940.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.88 : 4,133.76 = 1,293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.88/4,133.76 = 1,293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.88x = 4,133.76 × 1,293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.88x = 5,349,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,044.10/2,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.96

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