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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.37, 4,111.95 and 2,681.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.37, 4,111.95 and 2,681.07 is: 3,999.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.37 : 4,111.95 = 2,681.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.37/4,111.95 = 2,681.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.37x = 4,111.95 × 2,681.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.37x = 11,024,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,024,425.79/2,756.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.62

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