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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.83, 4,155.50 and 2,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.83, 4,155.50 and 2,150.20 is: 3,221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.83 : 4,155.50 = 2,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.83/4,155.50 = 2,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.83x = 4,155.50 × 2,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.83x = 8,935,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,935,143.30/2,773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.23

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