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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.75, 4,129.17 and 2,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.75, 4,129.17 and 2,202.40 is: 3,303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.75 : 4,129.17 = 2,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.75/4,129.17 = 2,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.75x = 4,129.17 × 2,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.75x = 9,094,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,084.01/2,752.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.64

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