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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.22, 4,175.35 and 2,240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.22, 4,175.35 and 2,240.93 is: 3,363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.22 : 4,175.35 = 2,240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.22/4,175.35 = 2,240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.22x = 4,175.35 × 2,240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.22x = 9,356,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,356,671.91/2,782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.03

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