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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.82, 4,110.39 and 2,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.82, 4,110.39 and 2,302.20 is: 3,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.82 : 4,110.39 = 2,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.82/4,110.39 = 2,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.82x = 4,110.39 × 2,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.82x = 9,462,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,462,939.86/2,740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.60

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