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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.40, 4,076.20 and 2,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.40, 4,076.20 and 2,461.20 is: 3,687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.40 : 4,076.20 = 2,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.40/4,076.20 = 2,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.40x = 4,076.20 × 2,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.40x = 10,032,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,032,343.44/2,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.82

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