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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.94, 3,817.56 and 2,022.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.94, 3,817.56 and 2,022.76 is: 2,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.94 : 3,817.56 = 2,022.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.94/3,817.56 = 2,022.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.94x = 3,817.56 × 2,022.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.94x = 7,722,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,007.67/2,769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.79

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