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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.56, 4,070.82 and 2,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.56, 4,070.82 and 2,752.84 is: 3,796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.56 : 4,070.82 = 2,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.56/4,070.82 = 2,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.56x = 4,070.82 × 2,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.56x = 11,206,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,206,316.13/2,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.74

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