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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.16, 4,150.80 and 1,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.16, 4,150.80 and 1,740 is: 2,609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.16 : 4,150.80 = 1,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.16/4,150.80 = 1,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.16x = 4,150.80 × 1,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.16x = 7,222,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,392/2,768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.09

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