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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.98, 3,801.60 and 2,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.98, 3,801.60 and 2,196 is: 3,029.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.98 : 3,801.60 = 2,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.98/3,801.60 = 2,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.98x = 3,801.60 × 2,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.98x = 8,348,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,348,313.60/2,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.16

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