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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.02, 3,780.84 and 1,561.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.02, 3,780.84 and 1,561.06 is: 2,154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.02 : 3,780.84 = 1,561.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.02/3,780.84 = 1,561.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.02x = 3,780.84 × 1,561.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.02x = 5,902,118.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,118.09/2,740.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.04

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