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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.30, 4,129.23 and 2,136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.30, 4,129.23 and 2,136.97 is: 3,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.30 : 4,129.23 = 2,136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.30/4,129.23 = 2,136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.30x = 4,129.23 × 2,136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.30x = 8,824,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,824,019.99/2,756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.41

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