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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.78, 4,147.20 and 2,216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.78, 4,147.20 and 2,216.26 is: 3,324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.78 : 4,147.20 = 2,216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.78/4,147.20 = 2,216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.78x = 4,147.20 × 2,216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.78x = 9,191,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191,273.47/2,764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.41

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