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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.72, 3,815.24 and 2,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.72, 3,815.24 and 2,262.56 is: 3,126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.72 : 3,815.24 = 2,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.72/3,815.24 = 2,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.72x = 3,815.24 × 2,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.72x = 8,632,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,209.41/2,760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.80

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