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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.88, 3,817.32 and 2,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.88, 3,817.32 and 2,404.96 is: 3,310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.88 : 3,817.32 = 2,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.88/3,817.32 = 2,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.88x = 3,817.32 × 2,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.88x = 9,180,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180,501.91/2,772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.82

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