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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.20, 5,315.70 and 2,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.20, 5,315.70 and 2,782.20 is: 4,165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.20 : 5,315.70 = 2,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.20/5,315.70 = 2,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.20x = 5,315.70 × 2,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.20x = 14,789,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789,340.54/3,550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.78

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