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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.08, 4,111.83 and 2,147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.08, 4,111.83 and 2,147.13 is: 3,215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.08 : 4,111.83 = 2,147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.08/4,111.83 = 2,147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.08x = 4,111.83 × 2,147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.08x = 8,828,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,633.55/2,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.00

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