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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.65, 4,149.90 and 2,149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.65, 4,149.90 and 2,149.47 is: 3,219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.65 : 4,149.90 = 2,149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.65/4,149.90 = 2,149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.65x = 4,149.90 × 2,149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.65x = 8,920,085.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920,085.55/2,770.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.49

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