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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.94, 4,158.39 and 2,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.94, 4,158.39 and 2,379.14 is: 3,574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.94 : 4,158.39 = 2,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.94/4,158.39 = 2,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.94x = 4,158.39 × 2,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.94x = 9,893,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,391.98/2,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.28

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