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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.60, 4,177.80 and 2,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.60, 4,177.80 and 2,466.60 is: 3,692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.60 : 4,177.80 = 2,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.60/4,177.80 = 2,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.60x = 4,177.80 × 2,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.60x = 10,304,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304,961.48/2,790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.74

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