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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.96, 4,147.44 and 2,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.96, 4,147.44 and 2,277 is: 3,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.96 : 4,147.44 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.96/4,147.44 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.96x = 4,147.44 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.96x = 9,443,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,720.88/2,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.50

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