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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.90, 4,148.70 and 2,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.90, 4,148.70 and 2,117.80 is: 3,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.90 : 4,148.70 = 2,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.90/4,148.70 = 2,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.90x = 4,148.70 × 2,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.90x = 8,786,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,786,116.86/2,773.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.42

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