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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.37, 3,814.66 and 2,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.37, 3,814.66 and 2,057.07 is: 2,836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.37 : 3,814.66 = 2,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.37/3,814.66 = 2,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.37x = 3,814.66 × 2,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.37x = 7,847,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847,022.65/2,766.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.58

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