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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.80, 4,139.99 and 2,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.80, 4,139.99 and 2,673.94 is: 3,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.80 : 4,139.99 = 2,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.80/4,139.99 = 2,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.80x = 4,139.99 × 2,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.80x = 11,070,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,070,084.86/2,770.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.27

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