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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.82, 3,828.72 and 1,979.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.82, 3,828.72 and 1,979.05 is: 2,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.82 : 3,828.72 = 1,979.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.82/3,828.72 = 1,979.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.82x = 3,828.72 × 1,979.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.82x = 7,577,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577,228.32/2,775.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.73

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