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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.52, 3,790.80 and 2,156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.52, 3,790.80 and 2,156.22 is: 2,974.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.52 : 3,790.80 = 2,156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.52/3,790.80 = 2,156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.52x = 3,790.80 × 2,156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.52x = 8,173,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,798.78/2,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.97

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