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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.08, 4,164.90 and 2,284.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.08, 4,164.90 and 2,284.79 is: 3,427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.08 : 4,164.90 = 2,284.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.08/4,164.90 = 2,284.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.08x = 4,164.90 × 2,284.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.08x = 9,515,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515,901.05/2,776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.82

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