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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.03, 3,824.52 and 2,136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.03, 3,824.52 and 2,136.69 is: 2,945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.03 : 3,824.52 = 2,136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.03/3,824.52 = 2,136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.03x = 3,824.52 × 2,136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.03x = 8,171,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,813.64/2,774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.82

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