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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.93, 4,134.06 and 2,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.93, 4,134.06 and 2,059.71 is: 3,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.93 : 4,134.06 = 2,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.93/4,134.06 = 2,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.93x = 4,134.06 × 2,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.93x = 8,514,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,514,964.72/2,757.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.45

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