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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.20, 4,080.60 and 2,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.20, 4,080.60 and 2,630.80 is: 3,950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.20 : 4,080.60 = 2,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.20/4,080.60 = 2,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.20x = 4,080.60 × 2,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.20x = 10,735,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,735,242.48/2,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.85

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