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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.55, 4,166.40 and 2,047.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.55, 4,166.40 and 2,047.79 is: 3,076.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.55 : 4,166.40 = 2,047.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.55/4,166.40 = 2,047.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.55x = 4,166.40 × 2,047.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.55x = 8,531,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,912.26/2,773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.17

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