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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.60, 4,166.40 and 2,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.60, 4,166.40 and 2,499.20 is: 3,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.60 : 4,166.40 = 2,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.60/4,166.40 = 2,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.60x = 4,166.40 × 2,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.60x = 10,412,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,412,666.88/2,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.80

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