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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.40, 4,134.60 and 2,487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.40, 4,134.60 and 2,487.60 is: 3,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.40 : 4,134.60 = 2,487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.40/4,134.60 = 2,487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.40x = 4,134.60 × 2,487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.40x = 10,285,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285,230.96/2,756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.40

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