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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.97, 4,136.96 and 1,374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.97, 4,136.96 and 1,374.34 is: 2,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.97 : 4,136.96 = 1,374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.97/4,136.96 = 1,374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.97x = 4,136.96 × 1,374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.97x = 5,685,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,589.61/2,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.02

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