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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.27, 4,038.90 and 2,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.27, 4,038.90 and 2,183.22 is: 3,259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.27 : 4,038.90 = 2,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.27/4,038.90 = 2,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.27x = 4,038.90 × 2,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.27x = 8,817,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817,799.07/2,705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.50

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