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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.94, 4,131.36 and 2,060.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.94, 4,131.36 and 2,060.34 is: 3,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.94 : 4,131.36 = 2,060.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.94/4,131.36 = 2,060.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.94x = 4,131.36 × 2,060.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.94x = 8,512,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512,006.26/2,756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.48

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