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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.39, 4,150.61 and 2,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.39, 4,150.61 and 2,182.08 is: 3,270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.39 : 4,150.61 = 2,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.39/4,150.61 = 2,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.39x = 4,150.61 × 2,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.39x = 9,056,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056,936.86/2,769.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.37

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