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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.45, 3,826.01 and 2,140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.45, 3,826.01 and 2,140.56 is: 2,955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.45 : 3,826.01 = 2,140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.45/3,826.01 = 2,140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.45x = 3,826.01 × 2,140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.45x = 8,189,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,803.97/2,771.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.06

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