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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.42, 3,822.49 and 2,211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.42, 3,822.49 and 2,211.47 is: 3,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.42 : 3,822.49 = 2,211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.42/3,822.49 = 2,211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.42x = 3,822.49 × 2,211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.42x = 8,453,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,453,319.95/2,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.69

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