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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.97, 2,823.25 and 1,777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.97, 2,823.25 and 1,777.88 is: 2,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.97 : 2,823.25 = 1,777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.97/2,823.25 = 1,777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.97x = 2,823.25 × 1,777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.97x = 5,019,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,399.71/2,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.71

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