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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.47, 3,800.78 and 2,436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.47, 3,800.78 and 2,436.77 is: 3,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.47 : 3,800.78 = 2,436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.47/3,800.78 = 2,436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.47x = 3,800.78 × 2,436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.47x = 9,261,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,261,626.68/2,760.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.09

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