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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.48, 4,150.35 and 2,150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.48, 4,150.35 and 2,150.37 is: 3,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.48 : 4,150.35 = 2,150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.48/4,150.35 = 2,150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.48x = 4,150.35 × 2,150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.48x = 8,924,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924,788.13/2,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.55

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