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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.94, 3,125.59 and 1,778.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.94, 3,125.59 and 1,778.76 is: 2,666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.94 : 3,125.59 = 1,778.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.94/3,125.59 = 1,778.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.94x = 3,125.59 × 1,778.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.94x = 5,559,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,670.02/2,084.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.59

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