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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.40, 3,822.49 and 2,211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.40, 3,822.49 and 2,211.45 is: 3,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.40 : 3,822.49 = 2,211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.40/3,822.49 = 2,211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.40x = 3,822.49 × 2,211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.40x = 8,453,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,453,255.44/2,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.68

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