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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.62, 4,138.77 and 2,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.62, 4,138.77 and 2,027.76 is: 3,038.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.62 : 4,138.77 = 2,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.62/4,138.77 = 2,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.62x = 4,138.77 × 2,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.62x = 8,392,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,432.26/2,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.95

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