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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.56, 3,766.14 and 2,139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.56, 3,766.14 and 2,139.92 is: 2,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.56 : 3,766.14 = 2,139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.56/3,766.14 = 2,139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.56x = 3,766.14 × 2,139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.56x = 8,059,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,238.31/2,730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.50

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