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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.70, 4,163.55 and 2,548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.70, 4,163.55 and 2,548.90 is: 3,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.70 : 4,163.55 = 2,548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.70/4,163.55 = 2,548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.70x = 4,163.55 × 2,548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.70x = 10,612,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,612,472.60/2,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.35

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