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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.62, 3,819.42 and 2,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.62, 3,819.42 and 2,167.88 is: 2,992.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.62 : 3,819.42 = 2,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.62/3,819.42 = 2,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.62x = 3,819.42 × 2,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.62x = 8,280,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280,044.23/2,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.84

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