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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.82, 4,134.56 and 1,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.82, 4,134.56 and 1,295.96 is: 1,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.82 : 4,134.56 = 1,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.82/4,134.56 = 1,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.82x = 4,134.56 × 1,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.82x = 5,358,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358,224.38/2,758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.22

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