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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,564.98, 5,354.76 and 2,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,564.98, 5,354.76 and 2,740.40 is: 4,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,564.98 : 5,354.76 = 2,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,564.98/5,354.76 = 2,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,564.98x = 5,354.76 × 2,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,564.98x = 14,674,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,674,184.30/3,564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.20

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