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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.02, 4,160.80 and 2,426.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.02, 4,160.80 and 2,426.49 is: 3,635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.02 : 4,160.80 = 2,426.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.02/4,160.80 = 2,426.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.02x = 4,160.80 × 2,426.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.02x = 10,096,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096,139.59/2,777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.60

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