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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.30, 4,127.28 and 2,166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.30, 4,127.28 and 2,166.16 is: 3,243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.30 : 4,127.28 = 2,166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.30/4,127.28 = 2,166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.30x = 4,127.28 × 2,166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.30x = 8,940,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940,326.82/2,756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.59

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