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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.01, 4,151.30 and 1,382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.01, 4,151.30 and 1,382.94 is: 2,072.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.01 : 4,151.30 = 1,382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.01/4,151.30 = 1,382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.01x = 4,151.30 × 1,382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.01x = 5,740,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740,999.69/2,770.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.55

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