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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.04, 4,159.92 and 1,385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.04, 4,159.92 and 1,385.72 is: 2,078.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.04 : 4,159.92 = 1,385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.04/4,159.92 = 1,385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.04x = 4,159.92 × 1,385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.04x = 5,764,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,484.34/2,774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.01

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