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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.88, 4,192.82 and 2,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.88, 4,192.82 and 2,177.22 is: 3,263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.88 : 4,192.82 = 2,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.88/4,192.82 = 2,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.88x = 4,192.82 × 2,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.88x = 9,128,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128,691.56/2,796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.88

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