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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.30, 4,155.45 and 2,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.30, 4,155.45 and 2,114.20 is: 3,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.30 : 4,155.45 = 2,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.30/4,155.45 = 2,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.30x = 4,155.45 × 2,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.30x = 8,785,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,785,452.39/2,770.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.30

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