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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.16, 4,166.44 and 2,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.16, 4,166.44 and 2,284.38 is: 3,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.16 : 4,166.44 = 2,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.16/4,166.44 = 2,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.16x = 4,166.44 × 2,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.16x = 9,517,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517,732.21/2,777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.15

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