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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.90, 4,136.70 and 2,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.90, 4,136.70 and 2,109.80 is: 3,155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.90 : 4,136.70 = 2,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.90/4,136.70 = 2,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.90x = 4,136.70 × 2,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.90x = 8,727,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,609.66/2,765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.43

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