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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.71, 3,829.44 and 1,779.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.71, 3,829.44 and 1,779.62 is: 2,456.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.71 : 3,829.44 = 1,779.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.71/3,829.44 = 1,779.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.71x = 3,829.44 × 1,779.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.71x = 6,814,948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814,948.01/2,774.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,456.09

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