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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.53, 4,140.66 and 2,032.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.53, 4,140.66 and 2,032.33 is: 3,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.53 : 4,140.66 = 2,032.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.53/4,140.66 = 2,032.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.53x = 4,140.66 × 2,032.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.53x = 8,415,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,415,187.54/2,759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.50

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