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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.20, 4,102.80 and 2,188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.20, 4,102.80 and 2,188.45 is: 3,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.20 : 4,102.80 = 2,188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.20/4,102.80 = 2,188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.20x = 4,102.80 × 2,188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.20x = 8,978,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,978,772.66/2,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.68

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