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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.20, 4,153.80 and 2,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.20, 4,153.80 and 2,040.20 is: 3,060.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.20 : 4,153.80 = 2,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.20/4,153.80 = 2,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.20x = 4,153.80 × 2,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.20x = 8,474,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,474,582.76/2,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.30

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