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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.30, 4,128.78 and 2,167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.30, 4,128.78 and 2,167.16 is: 3,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.30 : 4,128.78 = 2,167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.30/4,128.78 = 2,167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.30x = 4,128.78 × 2,167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.30x = 8,947,726.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,726.86/2,757.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.10

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