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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.60, 3,730.86 and 2,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.60, 3,730.86 and 2,139.30 is: 2,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.60 : 3,730.86 = 2,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.60/3,730.86 = 2,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.60x = 3,730.86 × 2,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.60x = 7,981,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,981,428.80/2,700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.43

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