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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.62, 4,079.67 and 2,107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.62, 4,079.67 and 2,107.83 is: 3,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.62 : 4,079.67 = 2,107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.62/4,079.67 = 2,107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.62x = 4,079.67 × 2,107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.62x = 8,599,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,250.82/2,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.45

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