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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.72, 4,074.72 and 1,940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.72, 4,074.72 and 1,940.72 is: 2,911.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.72 : 4,074.72 = 1,940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.72/4,074.72 = 1,940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.72x = 4,074.72 × 1,940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.72x = 7,907,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,890.60/2,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.89

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