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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.82, 4,163.13 and 2,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.82, 4,163.13 and 2,079 is: 3,115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.82 : 4,163.13 = 2,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.82/4,163.13 = 2,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.82x = 4,163.13 × 2,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.82x = 8,655,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,655,147.27/2,777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.81

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