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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.70, 4,106.55 and 2,510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.70, 4,106.55 and 2,510.90 is: 3,766.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.70 : 4,106.55 = 2,510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.70/4,106.55 = 2,510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.70x = 4,106.55 × 2,510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.70x = 10,311,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,311,136.40/2,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.35

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