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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.94, 4,164.42 and 2,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.94, 4,164.42 and 2,160.26 is: 3,236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.94 : 4,164.42 = 2,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.94/4,164.42 = 2,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.94x = 4,164.42 × 2,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.94x = 8,996,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996,229.95/2,779.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.12

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