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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.59, 3,776.49 and 2,111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.59, 3,776.49 and 2,111.22 is: 2,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.59 : 3,776.49 = 2,111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.59/3,776.49 = 2,111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.59x = 3,776.49 × 2,111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.59x = 7,973,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,973,001.22/2,740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.23

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