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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.05, 4,097.86 and 2,153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.05, 4,097.86 and 2,153.77 is: 3,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.05 : 4,097.86 = 2,153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.05/4,097.86 = 2,153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.05x = 4,097.86 × 2,153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.05x = 8,825,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,832.30/2,735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.94

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