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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.40, 3,832.32 and 2,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.40, 3,832.32 and 2,058.04 is: 2,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.40 : 3,832.32 = 2,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.40/3,832.32 = 2,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.40x = 3,832.32 × 2,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.40x = 7,887,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,067.85/2,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.80

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