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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.66, 4,083.98 and 2,175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.66, 4,083.98 and 2,175.91 is: 3,263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.66 : 4,083.98 = 2,175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.66/4,083.98 = 2,175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.66x = 4,083.98 × 2,175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.66x = 8,886,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886,372.92/2,722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.86

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