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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.64, 4,131.36 and 2,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.64, 4,131.36 and 2,261.26 is: 3,384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.64 : 4,131.36 = 2,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.64/4,131.36 = 2,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.64x = 4,131.36 × 2,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.64x = 9,342,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,079.11/2,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.03

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