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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.62, 4,132.78 and 2,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.62, 4,132.78 and 2,023.76 is: 3,032.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.62 : 4,132.78 = 2,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.62/4,132.78 = 2,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.62x = 4,132.78 × 2,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.62x = 8,363,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363,754.85/2,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.96

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