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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.70, 4,111.05 and 2,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.70, 4,111.05 and 2,126.30 is: 3,189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.70 : 4,111.05 = 2,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.70/4,111.05 = 2,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.70x = 4,111.05 × 2,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.70x = 8,741,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,325.62/2,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.45

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