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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.11, 4,144.71 and 2,147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.11, 4,144.71 and 2,147.05 is: 3,221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.11 : 4,144.71 = 2,147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.11/4,144.71 = 2,147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.11x = 4,144.71 × 2,147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.11x = 8,898,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898,899.61/2,762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.78

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