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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.02, 4,178.96 and 2,414.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.02, 4,178.96 and 2,414.17 is: 3,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.02 : 4,178.96 = 2,414.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.02/4,178.96 = 2,414.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.02x = 4,178.96 × 2,414.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.02x = 10,088,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,088,719.86/2,775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.55

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