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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.78, 4,138.73 and 2,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.78, 4,138.73 and 2,056.59 is: 3,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.78 : 4,138.73 = 2,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.78/4,138.73 = 2,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.78x = 4,138.73 × 2,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.78x = 8,511,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511,670.73/2,757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.42

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