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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.08, 4,144.34 and 2,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.08, 4,144.34 and 2,028.60 is: 3,044.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.08 : 4,144.34 = 2,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.08/4,144.34 = 2,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.08x = 4,144.34 × 2,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.08x = 8,407,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,407,208.12/2,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.90

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