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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.97, 3,829.94 and 2,650.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.97, 3,829.94 and 2,650.41 is: 3,658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.97 : 3,829.94 = 2,650.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.97/3,829.94 = 2,650.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.97x = 3,829.94 × 2,650.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.97x = 10,150,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,150,898.02/2,774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.02

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