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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.20, 4,111.76 and 2,608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.20, 4,111.76 and 2,608.38 is: 3,912.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.20 : 4,111.76 = 2,608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.20/4,111.76 = 2,608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.20x = 4,111.76 × 2,608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.20x = 10,725,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,725,039.07/2,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.54

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