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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.81, 4,159.98 and 1,384.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.81, 4,159.98 and 1,384.47 is: 2,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.81 : 4,159.98 = 1,384.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.81/4,159.98 = 1,384.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.81x = 4,159.98 × 1,384.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.81x = 5,759,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,367.51/2,772.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.09

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