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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.47, 4,152.96 and 2,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.47, 4,152.96 and 2,278.40 is: 3,415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.47 : 4,152.96 = 2,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.47/4,152.96 = 2,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.47x = 4,152.96 × 2,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.47x = 9,462,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,462,083.30/2,770.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.34

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