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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.77, 4,042.63 and 2,185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.77, 4,042.63 and 2,185.72 is: 3,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.77 : 4,042.63 = 2,185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.77/4,042.63 = 2,185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.77x = 4,042.63 × 2,185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.77x = 8,836,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836,057.24/2,707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.22

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