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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.48, 3,806.04 and 2,201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.48, 3,806.04 and 2,201.29 is: 3,027.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.48 : 3,806.04 = 2,201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.48/3,806.04 = 2,201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.48x = 3,806.04 × 2,201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.48x = 8,378,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,378,197.79/2,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.37

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