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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.53, 4,139.16 and 2,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.53, 4,139.16 and 2,031.33 is: 3,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.53 : 4,139.16 = 2,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.53/4,139.16 = 2,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.53x = 4,139.16 × 2,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.53x = 8,407,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,407,999.88/2,758.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.00

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