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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.26, 4,126.65 and 2,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.26, 4,126.65 and 2,066.14 is: 3,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.26 : 4,126.65 = 2,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.26/4,126.65 = 2,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.26x = 4,126.65 × 2,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.26x = 8,526,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,234.04/2,756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.41

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