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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.08, 3,797.04 and 2,221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.08, 3,797.04 and 2,221.82 is: 3,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.08 : 3,797.04 = 2,221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.08/3,797.04 = 2,221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.08x = 3,797.04 × 2,221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.08x = 8,436,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436,339.41/2,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.33

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