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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.49, 3,808.62 and 2,684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.49, 3,808.62 and 2,684.34 is: 3,680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.49 : 3,808.62 = 2,684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.49/3,808.62 = 2,684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.49x = 3,808.62 × 2,684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.49x = 10,223,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,631.01/2,777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.89

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