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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.06, 4,141.17 and 2,179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.06, 4,141.17 and 2,179.02 is: 3,269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.06 : 4,141.17 = 2,179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.06/4,141.17 = 2,179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.06x = 4,141.17 × 2,179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.06x = 9,023,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,692.25/2,760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.38

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