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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.59, 4,151.04 and 2,378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.59, 4,151.04 and 2,378.79 is: 3,571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.59 : 4,151.04 = 2,378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.59/4,151.04 = 2,378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.59x = 4,151.04 × 2,378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.59x = 9,874,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874,443.52/2,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.76

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