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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.45, 4,158.49 and 1,384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.45, 4,158.49 and 1,384.78 is: 2,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.45 : 4,158.49 = 1,384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.45/4,158.49 = 1,384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.45x = 4,158.49 × 1,384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.45x = 5,758,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,758,593.78/2,770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.58

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