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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.77, 3,805.25 and 1,919.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.77, 3,805.25 and 1,919.61 is: 2,647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.77 : 3,805.25 = 1,919.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.77/3,805.25 = 1,919.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.77x = 3,805.25 × 1,919.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.77x = 7,304,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304,586.35/2,758.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.77

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