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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.78, 4,150.23 and 1,306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.78, 4,150.23 and 1,306.54 is: 1,959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.78 : 4,150.23 = 1,306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.78/4,150.23 = 1,306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.78x = 4,150.23 × 1,306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.78x = 5,422,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,441.50/2,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.13

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