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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.27, 4,179.95 and 2,243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.27, 4,179.95 and 2,243.99 is: 3,367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.27 : 4,179.95 = 2,243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.27/4,179.95 = 2,243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.27x = 4,179.95 × 2,243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.27x = 9,379,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379,766.00/2,785.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.63

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