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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.89, 3,826.47 and 2,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.89, 3,826.47 and 2,145.52 is: 2,958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.89 : 3,826.47 = 2,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.89/3,826.47 = 2,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.89x = 3,826.47 × 2,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.89x = 8,209,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,780.74/2,774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958.60

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