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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.40, 4,080.16 and 1,076.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.40, 4,080.16 and 1,076.48 is: 1,614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.40 : 4,080.16 = 1,076.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.40/4,080.16 = 1,076.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.40x = 4,080.16 × 1,076.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.40x = 4,392,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,210.64/2,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.55

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