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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.80, 5,555.26 and 2,741.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.80, 5,555.26 and 2,741.23 is: 4,103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.80 : 5,555.26 = 2,741.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.80/5,555.26 = 2,741.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.80x = 5,555.26 × 2,741.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.80x = 15,228,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228,245.37/3,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.76

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