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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.08, 3,825.12 and 2,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.08, 3,825.12 and 2,026.72 is: 2,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.08 : 3,825.12 = 2,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.08/3,825.12 = 2,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.08x = 3,825.12 × 2,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.08x = 7,752,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752,447.21/2,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.60

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