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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.94, 4,164.36 and 2,661.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.94, 4,164.36 and 2,661.45 is: 3,996.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.94 : 4,164.36 = 2,661.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.94/4,164.36 = 2,661.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.94x = 4,164.36 × 2,661.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.94x = 11,083,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,083,235.92/2,772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.93

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