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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.85, 4,074.10 and 2,202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.85, 4,074.10 and 2,202.81 is: 3,298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.85 : 4,074.10 = 2,202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.85/4,074.10 = 2,202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.85x = 4,074.10 × 2,202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.85x = 8,974,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,974,468.22/2,720.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.41

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