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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.21, 3,804.35 and 2,011.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.21, 3,804.35 and 2,011.58 is: 2,775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.21 : 3,804.35 = 2,011.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.21/3,804.35 = 2,011.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.21x = 3,804.35 × 2,011.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.21x = 7,652,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,780.76/2,757.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.55

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