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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.92, 4,113.18 and 2,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.92, 4,113.18 and 2,008.26 is: 3,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.92 : 4,113.18 = 2,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.92/4,113.18 = 2,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.92x = 4,113.18 × 2,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.92x = 8,260,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260,334.87/2,740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.71

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