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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.79, 4,171.46 and 2,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.79, 4,171.46 and 2,466.14 is: 3,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.79 : 4,171.46 = 2,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.79/4,171.46 = 2,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.79x = 4,171.46 × 2,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.79x = 10,287,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,287,383.51/2,777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.45

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