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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.77, 4,113.18 and 2,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.77, 4,113.18 and 2,122.92 is: 3,185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.77 : 4,113.18 = 2,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.77/4,113.18 = 2,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.77x = 4,113.18 × 2,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.77x = 8,731,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,952.09/2,740.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.95

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