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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.91, 3,838.98 and 2,718.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.91, 3,838.98 and 2,718.07 is: 3,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.91 : 3,838.98 = 2,718.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.91/3,838.98 = 2,718.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.91x = 3,838.98 × 2,718.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.91x = 10,434,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,434,602.78/2,769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.13

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