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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.76, 3,822.81 and 2,020.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.76, 3,822.81 and 2,020.58 is: 2,790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.76 : 3,822.81 = 2,020.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.76/3,822.81 = 2,020.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.76x = 3,822.81 × 2,020.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.76x = 7,724,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,293.43/2,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.81

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