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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.78, 4,137.23 and 2,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.78, 4,137.23 and 2,055.59 is: 3,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.78 : 4,137.23 = 2,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.78/4,137.23 = 2,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.78x = 4,137.23 × 2,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.78x = 8,504,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,504,464.10/2,756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.92

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