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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.78, 3,831.57 and 2,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.78, 3,831.57 and 2,381.22 is: 3,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.78 : 3,831.57 = 2,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.78/3,831.57 = 2,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.78x = 3,831.57 × 2,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.78x = 9,123,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,811.12/2,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.94

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