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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.57, 3,818.86 and 2,293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.57, 3,818.86 and 2,293.72 is: 3,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.57 : 3,818.86 = 2,293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.57/3,818.86 = 2,293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.57x = 3,818.86 × 2,293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.57x = 8,759,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,395.56/2,767.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.01

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