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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.06, 4,131.17 and 2,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.06, 4,131.17 and 2,477.30 is: 3,711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.06 : 4,131.17 = 2,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.06/4,131.17 = 2,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.06x = 4,131.17 × 2,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.06x = 10,234,153.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234,153.63/2,757.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.98

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