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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.79, 4,157.72 and 1,384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.79, 4,157.72 and 1,384.39 is: 2,075.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.79 : 4,157.72 = 1,384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.79/4,157.72 = 1,384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.79x = 4,157.72 × 1,384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.79x = 5,755,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,881.74/2,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.10

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