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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.55, 4,066.56 and 2,173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.55, 4,066.56 and 2,173.10 is: 3,245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.55 : 4,066.56 = 2,173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.55/4,066.56 = 2,173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.55x = 4,066.56 × 2,173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.55x = 8,837,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,837,021.20/2,722.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.87

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