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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.83, 4,157.46 and 2,561.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.83, 4,157.46 and 2,561.85 is: 3,843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.83 : 4,157.46 = 2,561.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.83/4,157.46 = 2,561.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.83x = 4,157.46 × 2,561.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.83x = 10,650,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650,788.90/2,770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.90

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