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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.22, 4,185.93 and 2,177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.22, 4,185.93 and 2,177.72 is: 3,262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.22 : 4,185.93 = 2,177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.22/4,185.93 = 2,177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.22x = 4,185.93 × 2,177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.22x = 9,115,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115,783.48/2,794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.37

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