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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.75, 4,033.40 and 2,177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.75, 4,033.40 and 2,177.35 is: 3,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.75 : 4,033.40 = 2,177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.75/4,033.40 = 2,177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.75x = 4,033.40 × 2,177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.75x = 8,782,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,102.52/2,922.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.74

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