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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.41, 4,155.84 and 1,382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.41, 4,155.84 and 1,382.34 is: 2,073.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.41 : 4,155.84 = 1,382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.41/4,155.84 = 1,382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.41x = 4,155.84 × 1,382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.41x = 5,744,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,744,783.87/2,770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.62

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