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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.34, 4,120.47 and 2,211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.34, 4,120.47 and 2,211.59 is: 3,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.34 : 4,120.47 = 2,211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.34/4,120.47 = 2,211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.34x = 4,120.47 × 2,211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.34x = 9,112,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112,800.55/2,758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.72

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