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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.32, 4,147.68 and 2,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.32, 4,147.68 and 2,117.12 is: 3,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.32 : 4,147.68 = 2,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.32/4,147.68 = 2,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.32x = 4,147.68 × 2,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.32x = 8,781,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,781,136.28/2,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.01

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