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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.76, 4,158.92 and 1,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.76, 4,158.92 and 1,385.04 is: 2,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.76 : 4,158.92 = 1,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.76/4,158.92 = 1,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.76x = 4,158.92 × 1,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.76x = 5,760,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,760,270.56/2,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.20

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