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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.08, 4,140.06 and 2,142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.08, 4,140.06 and 2,142.93 is: 3,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.08 : 4,140.06 = 2,142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.08/4,140.06 = 2,142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.08x = 4,140.06 × 2,142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.08x = 8,871,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871,858.78/2,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.70

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