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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.93, 3,815.71 and 2,136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.93, 3,815.71 and 2,136.45 is: 2,946.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.93 : 3,815.71 = 2,136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.93/3,815.71 = 2,136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.93x = 3,815.71 × 2,136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.93x = 8,152,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,073.63/2,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.25

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