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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.89, 4,076.97 and 2,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.89, 4,076.97 and 2,134.80 is: 3,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.89 : 4,076.97 = 2,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.89/4,076.97 = 2,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.89x = 4,076.97 × 2,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.89x = 8,703,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703,515.56/2,722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.43

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