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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.78, 4,161.38 and 2,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.78, 4,161.38 and 2,281.03 is: 3,422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.78 : 4,161.38 = 2,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.78/4,161.38 = 2,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.78x = 4,161.38 × 2,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.78x = 9,492,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492,210.81/2,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.12

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