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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.56, 4,073.97 and 2,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.56, 4,073.97 and 2,540.28 is: 3,830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.56 : 4,073.97 = 2,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.56/4,073.97 = 2,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.56x = 4,073.97 × 2,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.56x = 10,349,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,024.51/2,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.76

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