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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.67, 3,791.25 and 2,222.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.67, 3,791.25 and 2,222.79 is: 3,067.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.67 : 3,791.25 = 2,222.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.67/3,791.25 = 2,222.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.67x = 3,791.25 × 2,222.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.67x = 8,427,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,152.59/2,747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.02

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