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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.48, 3,822.86 and 2,145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.48, 3,822.86 and 2,145.11 is: 2,955.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.48 : 3,822.86 = 2,145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.48/3,822.86 = 2,145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.48x = 3,822.86 × 2,145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.48x = 8,200,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,441.46/2,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.67

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