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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.60, 4,013.91 and 2,276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.60, 4,013.91 and 2,276.70 is: 3,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.60 : 4,013.91 = 2,276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.60/4,013.91 = 2,276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.60x = 4,013.91 × 2,276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.60x = 9,138,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138,468.90/2,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.96

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