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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.42, 3,825.29 and 2,213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.42, 3,825.29 and 2,213.47 is: 3,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.42 : 3,825.29 = 2,213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.42/3,825.29 = 2,213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.42x = 3,825.29 × 2,213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.42x = 8,467,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467,144.03/2,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.47

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