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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.40, 4,060.80 and 2,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.40, 4,060.80 and 2,403.20 is: 3,600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.40 : 4,060.80 = 2,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.40/4,060.80 = 2,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.40x = 4,060.80 × 2,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.40x = 9,758,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758,914.56/2,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.54

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