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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.24, 4,120.52 and 2,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.24, 4,120.52 and 2,366 is: 3,531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.24 : 4,120.52 = 2,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.24/4,120.52 = 2,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.24x = 4,120.52 × 2,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.24x = 9,749,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749,150.32/2,760.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.99

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