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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.38, 4,132.86 and 2,109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.38, 4,132.86 and 2,109.14 is: 3,157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.38 : 4,132.86 = 2,109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.38/4,132.86 = 2,109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.38x = 4,132.86 × 2,109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.38x = 8,716,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,716,780.34/2,760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.82

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