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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.92, 4,138.78 and 2,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.92, 4,138.78 and 2,176.04 is: 3,263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.92 : 4,138.78 = 2,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.92/4,138.78 = 2,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.92x = 4,138.78 × 2,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.92x = 9,006,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006,150.83/2,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.19

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