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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.48, 4,145.85 and 2,147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.48, 4,145.85 and 2,147.33 is: 3,217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.48 : 4,145.85 = 2,147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.48/4,145.85 = 2,147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.48x = 4,145.85 × 2,147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.48x = 8,902,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,487.35/2,766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.98

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