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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.21, 3,787.55 and 2,214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.21, 3,787.55 and 2,214.94 is: 3,054.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.21 : 3,787.55 = 2,214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.21/3,787.55 = 2,214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.21x = 3,787.55 × 2,214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.21x = 8,389,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389,196.00/2,746.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.83

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