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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.03, 4,142.91 and 2,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.03, 4,142.91 and 2,033.83 is: 3,051.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.03 : 4,142.91 = 2,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.03/4,142.91 = 2,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.03x = 4,142.91 × 2,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.03x = 8,425,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,974.65/2,761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.75

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