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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.88, 3,752.68 and 2,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.88, 3,752.68 and 2,406.48 is: 3,319.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.88 : 3,752.68 = 2,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.88/3,752.68 = 2,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.88x = 3,752.68 × 2,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.88x = 9,030,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,749.37/2,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.05

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