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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.92, 4,159.96 and 2,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.92, 4,159.96 and 2,366.68 is: 3,547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.92 : 4,159.96 = 2,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.92/4,159.96 = 2,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.92x = 4,159.96 × 2,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.92x = 9,845,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,294.13/2,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.96

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