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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.92, 4,078.46 and 2,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.92, 4,078.46 and 2,133.96 is: 3,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.92 : 4,078.46 = 2,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.92/4,078.46 = 2,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.92x = 4,078.46 × 2,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.92x = 8,703,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703,270.50/2,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.30

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