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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.08, 4,156.56 and 2,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.08, 4,156.56 and 2,153.96 is: 3,226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.08 : 4,156.56 = 2,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.08/4,156.56 = 2,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.08x = 4,156.56 × 2,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.08x = 8,953,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953,063.98/2,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.24

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