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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.77, 4,641.90 and 2,740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.77, 4,641.90 and 2,740.72 is: 4,091.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.77 : 4,641.90 = 2,740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.77/4,641.90 = 2,740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.77x = 4,641.90 × 2,740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.77x = 12,722,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,722,134.46/3,109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.03

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