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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.25, 4,165.73 and 2,165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.25, 4,165.73 and 2,165.62 is: 3,250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.25 : 4,165.73 = 2,165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.25/4,165.73 = 2,165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.25x = 4,165.73 × 2,165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.25x = 9,021,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,021,388.20/2,775.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.66

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