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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.87, 4,133.16 and 2,024.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.87, 4,133.16 and 2,024.01 is: 3,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.87 : 4,133.16 = 2,024.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.87/4,133.16 = 2,024.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.87x = 4,133.16 × 2,024.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.87x = 8,365,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365,557.17/2,757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.34

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