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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.96, 3,735.96 and 2,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.96, 3,735.96 and 2,540.16 is: 3,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.96 : 3,735.96 = 2,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.96/3,735.96 = 2,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.96x = 3,735.96 × 2,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.96x = 9,489,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489,936.15/2,706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.75

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