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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.78, 3,801.06 and 2,488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.78, 3,801.06 and 2,488.98 is: 3,420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.78 : 3,801.06 = 2,488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.78/3,801.06 = 2,488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.78x = 3,801.06 × 2,488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.78x = 9,460,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,460,762.32/2,765.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.66

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