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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.60, 4,134.90 and 2,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.60, 4,134.90 and 2,454.20 is: 3,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.60 : 4,134.90 = 2,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.60/4,134.90 = 2,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.60x = 4,134.90 × 2,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.60x = 10,147,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,147,871.58/2,756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.30

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