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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.65, 4,163.40 and 2,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.65, 4,163.40 and 2,158.52 is: 3,233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.65 : 4,163.40 = 2,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.65/4,163.40 = 2,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.65x = 4,163.40 × 2,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.65x = 8,986,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,761.35/2,779.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.06

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