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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.02, 3,826.56 and 1,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.02, 3,826.56 and 1,977.52 is: 2,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.02 : 3,826.56 = 1,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.02/3,826.56 = 1,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.02x = 3,826.56 × 1,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.02x = 7,567,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,098.93/2,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.85

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