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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.48, 3,808.98 and 1,877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.48, 3,808.98 and 1,877.96 is: 2,592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.48 : 3,808.98 = 1,877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.48/3,808.98 = 1,877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.48x = 3,808.98 × 1,877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.48x = 7,153,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,112.08/2,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.20

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