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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.28, 3,812.40 and 1,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.28, 3,812.40 and 1,877.58 is: 2,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.28 : 3,812.40 = 1,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.28/3,812.40 = 1,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.28x = 3,812.40 × 1,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.28x = 7,158,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,085.99/2,762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.37

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