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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.86, 4,641.91 and 2,740.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.86, 4,641.91 and 2,740.77 is: 4,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.86 : 4,641.91 = 2,740.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.86/4,641.91 = 2,740.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.86x = 4,641.91 × 2,740.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.86x = 12,722,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,722,400.82/3,109.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.99

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