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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.54, 3,833.13 and 2,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.54, 3,833.13 and 2,400.72 is: 3,315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.54 : 3,833.13 = 2,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.54/3,833.13 = 2,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.54x = 3,833.13 × 2,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.54x = 9,202,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,271.85/2,775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.49

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