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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.95, 3,831.03 and 2,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.95, 3,831.03 and 2,070.68 is: 2,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.95 : 3,831.03 = 2,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.95/3,831.03 = 2,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.95x = 3,831.03 × 2,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.95x = 7,932,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932,818.05/2,774.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.73

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