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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.76, 4,155.46 and 1,384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.76, 4,155.46 and 1,384.38 is: 2,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.76 : 4,155.46 = 1,384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.76/4,155.46 = 1,384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.76x = 4,155.46 × 1,384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.76x = 5,752,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,735.71/2,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.48

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