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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.80, 4,136.40 and 2,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.80, 4,136.40 and 2,271.20 is: 3,402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.80 : 4,136.40 = 2,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.80/4,136.40 = 2,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.80x = 4,136.40 × 2,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.80x = 9,394,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394,591.68/2,760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.85

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