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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.47, 3,820.41 and 2,365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.47, 3,820.41 and 2,365.79 is: 3,267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.47 : 3,820.41 = 2,365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.47/3,820.41 = 2,365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.47x = 3,820.41 × 2,365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.47x = 9,038,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,038,268.67/2,766.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.08

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