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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.60, 4,140.60 and 1,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.60, 4,140.60 and 1,795.60 is: 2,686.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.60 : 4,140.60 = 1,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.60/4,140.60 = 1,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.60x = 4,140.60 × 1,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.60x = 7,434,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,861.36/2,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.39

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