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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.75, 4,150.80 and 2,182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.75, 4,150.80 and 2,182.65 is: 3,269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.75 : 4,150.80 = 2,182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.75/4,150.80 = 2,182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.75x = 4,150.80 × 2,182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.75x = 9,059,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,743.62/2,770.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.78

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