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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.66, 4,052.64 and 1,240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.66, 4,052.64 and 1,240.56 is: 1,860.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.66 : 4,052.64 = 1,240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.66/4,052.64 = 1,240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.66x = 4,052.64 × 1,240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.66x = 5,027,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,547.01/2,702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.22

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