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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.27, 4,045.89 and 2,150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.27, 4,045.89 and 2,150.52 is: 3,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.27 : 4,045.89 = 2,150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.27/4,045.89 = 2,150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.27x = 4,045.89 × 2,150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.27x = 8,700,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,767.36/2,697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.77

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