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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.16, 4,083.23 and 2,175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.16, 4,083.23 and 2,175.41 is: 3,263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.16 : 4,083.23 = 2,175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.16/4,083.23 = 2,175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.16x = 4,083.23 × 2,175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.16x = 8,882,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882,699.37/2,722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.11

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