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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.94, 4,132.86 and 2,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.94, 4,132.86 and 2,061.34 is: 3,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.94 : 4,132.86 = 2,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.94/4,132.86 = 2,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.94x = 4,132.86 × 2,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.94x = 8,519,229.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,519,229.63/2,757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.98

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