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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.67, 4,104.73 and 2,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.67, 4,104.73 and 2,280.40 is: 3,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.67 : 4,104.73 = 2,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.67/4,104.73 = 2,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.67x = 4,104.73 × 2,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.67x = 9,360,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360,429.14/2,739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.62

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