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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.80, 4,040.55 and 2,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.80, 4,040.55 and 2,264.40 is: 3,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.80 : 4,040.55 = 2,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.80/4,040.55 = 2,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.80x = 4,040.55 × 2,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.80x = 9,149,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,421.42/2,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.42

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