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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.71, 4,114.76 and 2,605.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.71, 4,114.76 and 2,605.05 is: 3,882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.71 : 4,114.76 = 2,605.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.71/4,114.76 = 2,605.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.71x = 4,114.76 × 2,605.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.71x = 10,719,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,719,142.51/2,760.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.76

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