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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.56, 4,162.99 and 2,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.56, 4,162.99 and 2,037.94 is: 3,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.56 : 4,162.99 = 2,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.56/4,162.99 = 2,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.56x = 4,162.99 × 2,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.56x = 8,483,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,923.84/2,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.75

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