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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.20, 4,147.80 and 2,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.20, 4,147.80 and 2,630.80 is: 3,946.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.20 : 4,147.80 = 2,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.20/4,147.80 = 2,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.20x = 4,147.80 × 2,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.20x = 10,912,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,912,032.24/2,765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.20

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