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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.37, 3,826.29 and 2,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.37, 3,826.29 and 2,140.80 is: 2,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.37 : 3,826.29 = 2,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.37/3,826.29 = 2,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.37x = 3,826.29 × 2,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.37x = 8,191,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191,321.63/2,771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.69

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