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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.20, 3,755.97 and 2,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.20, 3,755.97 and 2,278.40 is: 3,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.20 : 3,755.97 = 2,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.20/3,755.97 = 2,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.20x = 3,755.97 × 2,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.20x = 8,557,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,557,583.27/2,721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.79

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