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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.23, 3,801.83 and 2,130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.23, 3,801.83 and 2,130.79 is: 2,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.23 : 3,801.83 = 2,130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.23/3,801.83 = 2,130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.23x = 3,801.83 × 2,130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.23x = 8,100,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100,901.35/2,760.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.86

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