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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.60, 4,132.80 and 2,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.60, 4,132.80 and 2,436.60 is: 3,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.60 : 4,132.80 = 2,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.60/4,132.80 = 2,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.60x = 4,132.80 × 2,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.60x = 10,069,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,069,980.48/2,760.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.75

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