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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.06, 4,164.64 and 1,314.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.06, 4,164.64 and 1,314.21 is: 1,972.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.06 : 4,164.64 = 1,314.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.06/4,164.64 = 1,314.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.06x = 4,164.64 × 1,314.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.06x = 5,473,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,213.45/2,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.29

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