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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.92, 3,826.94 and 1,937.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.92, 3,826.94 and 1,937.09 is: 2,668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.92 : 3,826.94 = 1,937.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.92/3,826.94 = 1,937.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.92x = 3,826.94 × 1,937.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.92x = 7,413,127.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,127.09/2,777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.59

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