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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.06, 4,070.13 and 2,752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.06, 4,070.13 and 2,752.34 is: 3,796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.06 : 4,070.13 = 2,752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.06/4,070.13 = 2,752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.06x = 4,070.13 × 2,752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.06x = 11,202,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202,381.60/2,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.05

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