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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.15, 4,152.15 and 2,150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.15, 4,152.15 and 2,150.97 is: 3,221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.15 : 4,152.15 = 2,150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.15/4,152.15 = 2,150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.15x = 4,152.15 × 2,150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.15x = 8,931,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,931,150.09/2,772.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.74

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