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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.41, 4,145.88 and 2,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.41, 4,145.88 and 2,150.16 is: 3,217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.41 : 4,145.88 = 2,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.41/4,145.88 = 2,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.41x = 4,145.88 × 2,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.41x = 8,914,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,914,305.34/2,770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.68

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