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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.55, 4,150.52 and 2,279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.55, 4,150.52 and 2,279.39 is: 3,418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.55 : 4,150.52 = 2,279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.55/4,150.52 = 2,279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.55x = 4,150.52 × 2,279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.55x = 9,460,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,460,661.31/2,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.42

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