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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.08, 3,805.80 and 2,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.08, 3,805.80 and 2,012.72 is: 2,775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.08 : 3,805.80 = 2,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.08/3,805.80 = 2,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.08x = 3,805.80 × 2,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.08x = 7,660,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,009.78/2,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.29

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