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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.14, 4,143.20 and 2,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.14, 4,143.20 and 2,146.08 is: 3,220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.14 : 4,143.20 = 2,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.14/4,143.20 = 2,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.14x = 4,143.20 × 2,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.14x = 8,891,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891,627.93/2,761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.27

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