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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.89, 3,826.74 and 1,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.89, 3,826.74 and 1,779.40 is: 2,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.89 : 3,826.74 = 1,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.89/3,826.74 = 1,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.89x = 3,826.74 × 1,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.89x = 6,809,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809,301.16/2,774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.90

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