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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.22, 2,889.27 and 1,779.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.22, 2,889.27 and 1,779.77 is: 2,458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.22 : 2,889.27 = 1,779.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.22/2,889.27 = 1,779.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.22x = 2,889.27 × 1,779.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.22x = 5,142,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,243.29/2,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.97

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