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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.43, 4,150.16 and 2,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.43, 4,150.16 and 2,283.80 is: 3,421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.43 : 4,150.16 = 2,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.43/4,150.16 = 2,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.43x = 4,150.16 × 2,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.43x = 9,478,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,478,123.99/2,770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.17

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