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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.42, 3,855.68 and 2,197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.42, 3,855.68 and 2,197.63 is: 3,036.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.42 : 3,855.68 = 2,197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.42/3,855.68 = 2,197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.42x = 3,855.68 × 2,197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.42x = 8,473,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,338.76/2,790.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.58

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